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Is Allen Iverson [Gold] #3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson [Gold] #3 sells for $85.72 against $7.29 raw: a $78.43 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.29
- PSA 10
- $85.72
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $85.72 | +$53.43 | +$28.43 | −$71.57 |
Net = sale price − $7.29 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 | $111 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.72 | −$25.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 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 Allen Iverson [Gold] #3 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson [Gold] #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson [Gold] #3 sells for $85.72 against $7.29 raw: a $78.43 spread, 12× 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 Allen Iverson [Gold] #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson [Gold] #3 (Basketball Cards 2008 Topps) sells for about $85.72 versus $7.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Allen Iverson [Gold] #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $111, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Allen Iverson [Gold] #3 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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