Is Lew Alcindor #75 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Lew Alcindor #75 sells for $118,800 against $88.97 raw: a $118,711 spread, 1335× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,785) 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)
- $88.97
- CGC 10
- $118,800
- PSA 9
- $7,785
- Gem premium
- 1335×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $118,800 | +$118,686 | +$118,661 | +$118,561 |
| PSA 9 | $7,785 | +$7,671 | +$7,646 | +$7,546 |
| PSA 8 | $1,237 | +$1,123 | +$1,098 | +$998 |
Net = sale price − $88.97 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% | $35,539 | +$35,400 |
| 50% | $63,293 | +$63,154 |
| 75% | $91,046 | +$90,907 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $118,800 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $118,800 | best | 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 Lew Alcindor #75 — FAQ
Is Lew Alcindor #75 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Lew Alcindor #75 sells for $118,800 against $88.97 raw: a $118,711 spread, 1335× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,785) 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.
Which grading company is best for Lew Alcindor #75?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $118,800, ahead of SGC 10 at $118,800. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lew Alcindor #75 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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