Is John Stockton #51 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 John Stockton #51 brings $29.26 versus $3.50 raw — a $25.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.50
- PSA 10
- $29.26
- PSA 9
- $13.14
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $29.26 | +$0.76 | −$24.24 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $13.14 | −$15.36 | −$40.36 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.49 | −$21.01 | −$46.01 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.50 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% | $17.17 | −$36.33 |
| 50% | $21.20 | −$32.30 |
| 75% | $25.23 | −$28.27 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.26 | −$8.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$20.00 | 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 John Stockton #51 — FAQ
Is John Stockton #51 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Stockton #51 brings $29.26 versus $3.50 raw — a $25.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 John Stockton #51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Stockton #51 (Basketball Cards 1990 Panini Sticker) sells for about $29.26 versus $3.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Stockton #51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.26. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Stockton #51 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.
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