Is Len Elmore #71 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Len Elmore #71 sells for $1,110 against $3.29 raw: a $1,107 spread, 337× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.09) 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)
- $3.29
- PSA 10
- $1,110
- PSA 9
- $31.09
- Gem premium
- 337×
- 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 | $1,110 | +$1,082 | +$1,057 | +$957 |
| PSA 9 | $31.09 | +$2.80 | −$22.20 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $22.68 | −$5.61 | −$30.61 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $3.29 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% | $301 | +$248 |
| 50% | $571 | +$517 |
| 75% | $840 | +$787 |
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 | $1,443 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,110 | −$333 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $666 | −$777 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $666 | −$777 | 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 | $1,110 | $666 | $1,443 | $666 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $106 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.09 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.68 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.51 |
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Grading Len Elmore #71 — FAQ
Is Len Elmore #71 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Len Elmore #71 sells for $1,110 against $3.29 raw: a $1,107 spread, 337× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.09) 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 Len Elmore #71 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Len Elmore #71 (Basketball Cards 1976 Topps) sells for about $1,110 versus $3.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 337× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Len Elmore #71?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,443, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Len Elmore #71 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 Len Elmore #71 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Len Elmore #71 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.09).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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