Is Paul Pierce #PP worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Paul Pierce #PP sells for $108 against $23.79 raw: a $83.72 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.11) 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)
- $23.79
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $53.11
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $108 | +$58.72 | +$33.72 | −$66.28 |
| PSA 9 | $53.11 | +$4.32 | −$20.68 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | −$3.79 | −$28.79 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $23.79 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% | $66.71 | −$7.08 |
| 50% | $80.31 | +$6.52 |
| 75% | $93.91 | +$20.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$32.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$75.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $108 | $65.00 | $140 | $65.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $105 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $53.11 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.75 |
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Grading Paul Pierce #PP — FAQ
Is Paul Pierce #PP worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Pierce #PP sells for $108 against $23.79 raw: a $83.72 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.11) 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 Paul Pierce #PP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Pierce #PP (Basketball Cards 1998 SP Top Prospects Vital Signs) sells for about $108 versus $23.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Pierce #PP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Pierce #PP 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 Paul Pierce #PP break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paul Pierce #PP breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.11).
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