Is Larry Johnson #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Larry Johnson #6 sells for $611 against $3.00 raw: a $608 spread, 204× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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)
- $3.00
- PSA 10
- $611
- PSA 9
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 204×
- 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 | $611 | +$583 | +$558 | +$458 |
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | +$47.00 | +$22.00 | −$78.00 |
| PSA 8 | $33.50 | +$5.50 | −$19.50 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $3.00 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% | $209 | +$156 |
| 50% | $343 | +$290 |
| 75% | $477 | +$424 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $795 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $611 | −$184 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $367 | −$428 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $300 | −$495 | 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 Larry Johnson #6 — FAQ
Is Larry Johnson #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larry Johnson #6 sells for $611 against $3.00 raw: a $608 spread, 204× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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 Larry Johnson #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larry Johnson #6 (Basketball Cards 1993 Ultra Famous Nicknames) sells for about $611 versus $3.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 204× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larry Johnson #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $795, ahead of PSA 10 at $611. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larry Johnson #6 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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