Is Nate Williams #116 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 91× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nate Williams #116 sells for $191 against $2.10 raw: a $188 spread, 91× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.10
- PSA 10
- $191
- PSA 9
- $26.99
- Gem premium
- 91×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $191 | +$163 | +$138 | +$38.40 |
| PSA 9 | $26.99 | −$0.11 | −$25.11 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $9.60 | −$17.50 | −$42.50 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.10 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% | $67.87 | +$15.77 |
| 50% | $109 | +$56.65 |
| 75% | $150 | +$97.52 |
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 | $248 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $191 | −$57.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $114 | −$134 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$134 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $191 | $114 | $248 | $114 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $74.16 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.60 |
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Grading Nate Williams #116 — FAQ
Is Nate Williams #116 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nate Williams #116 sells for $191 against $2.10 raw: a $188 spread, 91× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Nate Williams #116 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nate Williams #116 (Basketball Cards 1974 Topps) sells for about $191 versus $2.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 91× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nate Williams #116?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $248, ahead of PSA 10 at $191. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nate Williams #116 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 Nate Williams #116 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nate Williams #116 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.99).
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