Is Sarunas Marciulionis #368 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sarunas Marciulionis #368 sells for $44.99 against $0.35 raw: a $44.64 spread, 129× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.99) 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)
- $0.35
- PSA 10
- $44.99
- PSA 9
- $26.99
- Gem premium
- 129×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $44.99 | +$19.64 | −$5.36 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $26.99 | +$1.64 | −$23.36 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $7.42 | −$17.93 | −$42.93 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.35 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% | $31.49 | −$18.86 |
| 50% | $35.99 | −$14.36 |
| 75% | $40.49 | −$9.86 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.99 | −$13.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Sarunas Marciulionis #368 — FAQ
Is Sarunas Marciulionis #368 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sarunas Marciulionis #368 sells for $44.99 against $0.35 raw: a $44.64 spread, 129× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.99) 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 Sarunas Marciulionis #368 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sarunas Marciulionis #368 (Basketball Cards 1993 Topps) sells for about $44.99 versus $0.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 129× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sarunas Marciulionis #368?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sarunas Marciulionis #368 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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