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Is Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 sells for $1,457 against $50.86 raw: a $1,406 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) 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)
- $50.86
- PSA 10
- $1,457
- PSA 9
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $1,457 | +$1,381 | +$1,356 | +$1,256 |
| PSA 9 | $79.99 | +$4.13 | −$20.87 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $34.33 | −$41.53 | −$66.53 | −$167 |
Net = sale price − $50.86 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% | $424 | +$323 |
| 50% | $768 | +$667 |
| 75% | $1,112 | +$1,012 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,893 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,457 | −$436 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $874 | −$1,019 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $874 | −$1,019 | 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 Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 — FAQ
Is Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 sells for $1,457 against $50.86 raw: a $1,406 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) 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 Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 (Basketball Cards 1996 Bowman's Best Cuts) sells for about $1,457 versus $50.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,893, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,457. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 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 Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Anfernee Hardaway [Refractor] #BC6 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $79.99).
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