Is Chris Mullin / Stephen Curry #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Chris Mullin / Stephen Curry #19 brings $125 versus $77.12 raw — a $47.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $77.12
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $67.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $125 | +$22.90 | −$2.10 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $67.00 | −$35.12 | −$60.12 | −$160 |
| PSA 8 | $61.00 | −$41.12 | −$66.12 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $77.12 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% | $81.50 | −$45.62 |
| 50% | $96.01 | −$31.11 |
| 75% | $111 | −$16.61 |
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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$37.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 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 Chris Mullin / Stephen Curry #19 — FAQ
Is Chris Mullin / Stephen Curry #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Mullin / Stephen Curry #19 brings $125 versus $77.12 raw — a $47.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Chris Mullin / Stephen Curry #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Mullin / Stephen Curry #19 (Basketball Cards 2009 Playoff Contenders Draft Tandems) sells for about $125 versus $77.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Mullin / Stephen Curry #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Mullin / Stephen Curry #19 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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