Is Gary Payton [Refractor] #BC19 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1996 Bowman's Best Cuts · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Gary Payton [Refractor] #BC19 brings $52.00 versus $14.99 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.99
- Grade 8
- $52.00
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 — Grade 8 | $52.00 | +$12.01 | −$12.99 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $52.00 | +$12.01 | −$12.99 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $14.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Gary Payton [Refractor] #BC19 — FAQ
Is Gary Payton [Refractor] #BC19 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Gary Payton [Refractor] #BC19 brings $52.00 versus $14.99 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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