Is Bill Russell #274 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
SGC 10 copies of Bill Russell #274 sell for $8.99, only $0.00 above the $11.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.50
- SGC 10
- $8.99
- Gem premium
- 0.8×
- 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 — SGC 10 | $8.99 | −$27.51 | −$52.51 | −$153 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$28.00 | −$53.00 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $11.50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $8.99 | best | 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 Bill Russell #274 — FAQ
Is Bill Russell #274 worth grading?
SGC 10 copies of Bill Russell #274 sell for $8.99, only $0.00 above the $11.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
What centering does Bill Russell #274 need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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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