Is Chris Webber #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 343× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Chris Webber #1 sells for $556 against $1.62 raw: a $554 spread, 343× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.62
- PSA 10
- $556
- PSA 9
- $19.69
- Gem premium
- 343×
- 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 | $556 | +$529 | +$504 | +$404 |
| PSA 9 | $19.69 | −$6.93 | −$31.93 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $5.75 | −$20.87 | −$45.87 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.62 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% | $154 | +$102 |
| 50% | $288 | +$236 |
| 75% | $422 | +$370 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $722 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $556 | −$166 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $333 | −$389 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $333 | −$389 | 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 Chris Webber #1 — FAQ
Is Chris Webber #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Webber #1 sells for $556 against $1.62 raw: a $554 spread, 343× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Chris Webber #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Webber #1 (Basketball Cards 1993 Hoops Magic's All-Rookies) sells for about $556 versus $1.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 343× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Webber #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $722, ahead of PSA 10 at $556. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Webber #1 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.
What gem rate makes grading Chris Webber #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chris Webber #1 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.69).
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