Is Stephen Curry [Red Ice] #16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Red Ice] #16 brings $31.00 versus $4.18 raw — a $26.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.18
- PSA 10
- $31.00
- PSA 9
- $15.69
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $31.00 | +$1.82 | −$23.18 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $15.69 | −$13.49 | −$38.49 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.51 | −$20.67 | −$45.67 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.18 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% | $19.52 | −$34.66 |
| 50% | $23.34 | −$30.84 |
| 75% | $27.17 | −$27.01 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.00 | −$9.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$21.00 | 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 Stephen Curry [Red Ice] #16 — FAQ
Is Stephen Curry [Red Ice] #16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Red Ice] #16 brings $31.00 versus $4.18 raw — a $26.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Red Ice] #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephen Curry [Red Ice] #16 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Phoenix Temple Men) sells for about $31.00 versus $4.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephen Curry [Red Ice] #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephen Curry [Red Ice] #16 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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