Is Phil Jackson worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Phil Jackson sells for $57.47 against $6.31 raw: a $51.16 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.96) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.31
- PSA 10
- $57.47
- PSA 9
- $37.96
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- 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 | $57.47 | +$26.16 | +$1.16 | −$98.84 |
| PSA 9 | $37.96 | +$6.65 | −$18.35 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $6.31 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% | $42.84 | −$13.47 |
| 50% | $47.72 | −$8.59 |
| 75% | $52.59 | −$3.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.47 | −$17.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Phil Jackson — FAQ
Is Phil Jackson worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phil Jackson sells for $57.47 against $6.31 raw: a $51.16 spread, 9.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.96) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Phil Jackson worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phil Jackson (Basketball Cards 1975 Carvel Discs) sells for about $57.47 versus $6.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phil Jackson?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phil Jackson 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 Phil Jackson break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phil Jackson breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.96).
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