Is Stephen Curry #41 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry #41 sells for $55.53 against $2.25 raw: a $53.28 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.80) 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)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $55.53
- PSA 9
- $38.80
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $55.53 | +$28.28 | +$3.28 | −$96.72 |
| PSA 9 | $38.80 | +$11.55 | −$13.45 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $21.77 | −$5.48 | −$30.48 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $42.98 | −$9.27 |
| 50% | $47.16 | −$5.09 |
| 75% | $51.35 | −$0.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 80%. 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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.53 | −$16.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Stephen Curry #41 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry #41 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry #41 sells for $55.53 against $2.25 raw: a $53.28 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.80) 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 Stephen Curry #41 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry #41 (Basketball Cards 2012 Panini Threads) sells for about $55.53 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry #41?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry #41 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 Stephen Curry #41 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Stephen Curry #41 breaks even when it gems about 80% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.80).
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