Is Pete Maravich #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pete Maravich #5 sells for $23,800 against $40.29 raw: a $23,760 spread, 591× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,515) 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)
- $40.29
- PSA 10
- $23,800
- PSA 9
- $1,515
- Gem premium
- 591×
- 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 | $23,800 | +$23,735 | +$23,710 | +$23,610 |
| PSA 9 | $1,515 | +$1,450 | +$1,425 | +$1,325 |
| PSA 8 | $289 | +$224 | +$199 | +$98.71 |
Net = sale price − $40.29 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% | $7,086 | +$6,996 |
| 50% | $12,658 | +$12,567 |
| 75% | $18,229 | +$18,139 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $30,940 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $23,800 | −$7,140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14,280 | −$16,660 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14,280 | −$16,660 | 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 Pete Maravich #5 — FAQ
Is Pete Maravich #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pete Maravich #5 sells for $23,800 against $40.29 raw: a $23,760 spread, 591× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,515) 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 Pete Maravich #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pete Maravich #5 (Basketball Cards 1972 Topps) sells for about $23,800 versus $40.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 591× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pete Maravich #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $30,940, ahead of PSA 10 at $23,800. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pete Maravich #5 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.
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