Is Paul Westphal #120 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 367× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Paul Westphal #120 sells for $385 against $1.05 raw: a $384 spread, 367× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.95) 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)
- $1.05
- PSA 10
- $385
- PSA 9
- $24.95
- Gem premium
- 367×
- 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 | $385 | +$359 | +$334 | +$234 |
| PSA 9 | $24.95 | −$1.10 | −$26.10 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $12.47 | −$13.58 | −$38.58 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.05 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% | $115 | +$63.98 |
| 50% | $205 | +$154 |
| 75% | $295 | +$244 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $501 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $385 | −$116 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $231 | −$270 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $231 | −$270 | 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 Paul Westphal #120 — FAQ
Is Paul Westphal #120 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Westphal #120 sells for $385 against $1.05 raw: a $384 spread, 367× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.95) 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 Paul Westphal #120 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Westphal #120 (Basketball Cards 1978 Topps) sells for about $385 versus $1.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 367× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Westphal #120?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $501, ahead of PSA 10 at $385. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Westphal #120 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 Paul Westphal #120 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paul Westphal #120 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.95).
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