Is Unforgettable #238 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Unforgettable #238 sells for $209 against $1.50 raw: a $207 spread, 139× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $209
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 139×
- 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 | $209 | +$182 | +$157 | +$57.00 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | +$0.50 | −$24.50 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $18.75 | −$7.75 | −$32.75 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $72.38 | +$20.88 |
| 50% | $118 | +$66.25 |
| 75% | $163 | +$112 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $271 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $209 | −$62.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $125 | −$146 | 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 Unforgettable #238 — FAQ
Is Unforgettable #238 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Unforgettable #238 sells for $209 against $1.50 raw: a $207 spread, 139× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.00) 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 Unforgettable #238 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Unforgettable #238 (Basketball Cards 1991 Fleer) sells for about $209 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 139× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Unforgettable #238?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $271, ahead of PSA 10 at $209. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Unforgettable #238 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 Unforgettable #238 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Unforgettable #238 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.00).
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