Is Allen Iverson [Holo] #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson [Holo] #18 sells for $51.32 against $12.98 raw: a $38.34 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.99) 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)
- $12.98
- PSA 10
- $51.32
- PSA 9
- $45.99
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $51.32 | +$13.34 | −$11.66 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $45.99 | +$8.01 | −$16.99 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $24.70 | −$13.28 | −$38.28 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $12.98 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% | $47.32 | −$15.66 |
| 50% | $48.66 | −$14.33 |
| 75% | $49.99 | −$12.99 |
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 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.32 | −$15.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Allen Iverson [Holo] #18 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson [Holo] #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson [Holo] #18 sells for $51.32 against $12.98 raw: a $38.34 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.99) 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 Allen Iverson [Holo] #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson [Holo] #18 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Hoops SLAM) sells for about $51.32 versus $12.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Allen Iverson [Holo] #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Allen Iverson [Holo] #18 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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