Is Larry Drew #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Larry Drew #25 sells for $338 against $5.82 raw: a $333 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.43) 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)
- $5.82
- PSA 10
- $338
- PSA 9
- $49.43
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $338 | +$308 | +$283 | +$183 |
| PSA 9 | $49.43 | +$18.61 | −$6.39 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $32.50 | +$1.68 | −$23.32 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $5.82 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% | $122 | +$65.84 |
| 50% | $194 | +$138 |
| 75% | $266 | +$210 |
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 | $440 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $338 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $203 | −$237 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $195 | −$245 | 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 Larry Drew #25 — FAQ
Is Larry Drew #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larry Drew #25 sells for $338 against $5.82 raw: a $333 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.43) 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 Larry Drew #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larry Drew #25 (Basketball Cards 1986 Fleer) sells for about $338 versus $5.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larry Drew #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $440, ahead of PSA 10 at $338. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larry Drew #25 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 Larry Drew #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Larry Drew #25 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.43).
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