Is Scottie Barnes #22 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Scottie Barnes #22 sells for $57.56 against $7.00 raw: a $50.56 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.00
- PSA 10
- $57.56
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $57.56 | +$25.56 | +$0.56 | −$99.44 |
| PSA 8 | $175 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.00 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.56 | −$17.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Scottie Barnes #22 — FAQ
Is Scottie Barnes #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scottie Barnes #22 sells for $57.56 against $7.00 raw: a $50.56 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Scottie Barnes #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scottie Barnes #22 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Contenders Optic Rookies) sells for about $57.56 versus $7.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scottie Barnes #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scottie Barnes #22 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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