Is Larry Bird #53 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #53 brings $64.12 versus $29.71 raw — a $34.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.71
- PSA 10
- $64.12
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $64.12 | +$9.41 | −$15.59 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | −$10.71 | −$35.71 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$14.71 | −$39.71 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $29.71 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% | $49.03 | −$30.68 |
| 50% | $54.06 | −$25.65 |
| 75% | $59.09 | −$20.62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $83.00 | −$46.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.12 | −$65.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$91.99 | 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 Larry Bird #53 — FAQ
Is Larry Bird #53 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #53 brings $64.12 versus $29.71 raw — a $34.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Larry Bird #53 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #53 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Prizm Sensational Swatches) sells for about $64.12 versus $29.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larry Bird #53?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $130, ahead of BGS 10 at $83.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larry Bird #53 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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