Is Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 sells for $172 against $3.97 raw: a $168 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.46) 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)
- $3.97
- PSA 10
- $172
- PSA 9
- $33.46
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $172 | +$143 | +$118 | +$17.81 |
| PSA 9 | $33.46 | +$4.49 | −$20.51 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $15.79 | −$13.18 | −$38.18 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.97 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% | $68.04 | +$14.07 |
| 50% | $103 | +$48.65 |
| 75% | $137 | +$83.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $223 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $172 | −$51.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $103 | −$120 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $103 | −$120 | 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 Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 — FAQ
Is Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 sells for $172 against $3.97 raw: a $168 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.46) 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 Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 (Basketball Cards 1993 Stadium Club) sells for about $172 versus $3.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $223, ahead of PSA 10 at $172. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 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 Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bobby Hurley [1st Day Issue] #53 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.46).
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