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Is Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 brings $99.99 versus $39.41 raw — a $60.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.88) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.41
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $32.88
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $99.99 | +$35.58 | +$10.58 | −$89.42 |
| PSA 9 | $32.88 | −$31.53 | −$56.53 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $39.41 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $49.66 | −$39.75 |
| 50% | $66.44 | −$22.97 |
| 75% | $83.21 | −$6.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 — FAQ
Is Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 brings $99.99 versus $39.41 raw — a $60.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.88) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 (Basketball Cards 2000 Finest) sells for about $99.99 versus $39.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kenyon Martin [Gold Refractor] #126 breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.88).
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