Is Pete Maravich #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pete Maravich #20 sells for $12,726 against $10.42 raw: a $12,716 spread, 1221× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($372) 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)
- $10.42
- PSA 10
- $12,726
- PSA 9
- $372
- Gem premium
- 1221×
- 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 | $12,726 | +$12,691 | +$12,666 | +$12,566 |
| PSA 9 | $372 | +$336 | +$311 | +$211 |
| PSA 8 | $85.46 | +$50.04 | +$25.04 | −$74.96 |
Net = sale price − $10.42 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% | $3,460 | +$3,400 |
| 50% | $6,549 | +$6,488 |
| 75% | $9,637 | +$9,577 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $12,726 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7,636 | −$5,090 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,636 | −$5,090 | 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 Pete Maravich #20 — FAQ
Is Pete Maravich #20 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pete Maravich #20 sells for $12,726 against $10.42 raw: a $12,716 spread, 1221× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($372) 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 Pete Maravich #20 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pete Maravich #20 (Basketball Cards 1977 Topps) sells for about $12,726 versus $10.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1221× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pete Maravich #20?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $12,726, ahead of CGC 10 at $7,636. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pete Maravich #20 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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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