Is T.J. Ford #HI-TJF worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 T.J. Ford #HI-TJF brings $35.32 versus $4.47 raw — a $30.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.47
- PSA 10
- $35.32
- PSA 9
- $14.52
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $35.32 | +$5.85 | −$19.15 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $14.52 | −$14.95 | −$39.95 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $8.41 | −$21.06 | −$46.06 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.47 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% | $19.72 | −$34.75 |
| 50% | $24.92 | −$29.55 |
| 75% | $30.12 | −$24.35 |
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 | $46.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35.32 | −$10.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 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 T.J. Ford #HI-TJF — FAQ
Is T.J. Ford #HI-TJF worth grading?
A PSA 10 T.J. Ford #HI-TJF brings $35.32 versus $4.47 raw — a $30.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 T.J. Ford #HI-TJF worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 T.J. Ford #HI-TJF (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Hoops Premium Stock Hoops Ink) sells for about $35.32 versus $4.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for T.J. Ford #HI-TJF?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does T.J. Ford #HI-TJF 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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