Is Shawn Kemp #125 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #125 sells for $44.89 against $1.52 raw: a $43.37 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.01) 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)
- $1.52
- PSA 10
- $44.89
- PSA 9
- $34.01
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $44.89 | +$18.37 | −$6.63 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $34.01 | +$7.49 | −$17.51 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $8.71 | −$17.81 | −$42.81 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.52 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% | $36.73 | −$14.79 |
| 50% | $39.45 | −$12.07 |
| 75% | $42.17 | −$9.35 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.89 | −$13.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Shawn Kemp #125 — FAQ
Is Shawn Kemp #125 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #125 sells for $44.89 against $1.52 raw: a $43.37 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.01) 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 Shawn Kemp #125 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #125 (Basketball Cards 1995 Stadium Club) sells for about $44.89 versus $1.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shawn Kemp #125?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shawn Kemp #125 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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