Is Stephen Curry #193 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry #193 sells for $155 against $12.05 raw: a $142 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.43) 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)
- $12.05
- PSA 10
- $155
- PSA 9
- $41.43
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $155 | +$117 | +$92.45 | −$7.55 |
| PSA 9 | $41.43 | +$4.38 | −$20.62 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$26.55 | −$51.55 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $12.05 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% | $69.70 | +$7.65 |
| 50% | $97.97 | +$35.92 |
| 75% | $126 | +$64.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $201 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $155 | −$46.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.00 | −$108 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9.38 | −$192 | 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 Stephen Curry #193 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry #193 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry #193 sells for $155 against $12.05 raw: a $142 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.43) 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 Stephen Curry #193 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry #193 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Hoops SLAM) sells for about $155 versus $12.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry #193?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $201, ahead of PSA 10 at $155. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry #193 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 Stephen Curry #193 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Stephen Curry #193 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.43).
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