Is Hakeem Olajuwon [Super Boss] #15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hakeem Olajuwon [Super Boss] #15 sells for $153 against $15.97 raw: a $137 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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)
- $15.97
- PSA 10
- $153
- PSA 9
- $128
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $153 | +$112 | +$87.03 | −$12.97 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | +$86.53 | +$61.53 | −$38.47 |
| PSA 8 | $99.99 | +$59.02 | +$34.02 | −$65.98 |
Net = sale price − $15.97 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% | $134 | +$67.91 |
| 50% | $140 | +$74.28 |
| 75% | $147 | +$80.66 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $153 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $92.00 | −$107 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $92.00 | −$107 | 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 Hakeem Olajuwon [Super Boss] #15 — FAQ
Is Hakeem Olajuwon [Super Boss] #15 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hakeem Olajuwon [Super Boss] #15 sells for $153 against $15.97 raw: a $137 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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 Hakeem Olajuwon [Super Boss] #15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hakeem Olajuwon [Super Boss] #15 (Basketball Cards 1997 Skybox Z Force Boss) sells for about $153 versus $15.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hakeem Olajuwon [Super Boss] #15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $199, ahead of PSA 10 at $153. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hakeem Olajuwon [Super Boss] #15 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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