Is Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 sells for $244 against $2.23 raw: a $242 spread, 110× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.53) 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)
- $2.23
- PSA 10
- $244
- PSA 9
- $40.53
- Gem premium
- 110×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $244 | +$217 | +$192 | +$92.10 |
| PSA 9 | $40.53 | +$13.30 | −$11.70 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$14.73 | −$39.73 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.23 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% | $91.48 | +$39.25 |
| 50% | $142 | +$90.20 |
| 75% | $193 | +$141 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $318 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $244 | −$73.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 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 Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 — FAQ
Is Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 sells for $244 against $2.23 raw: a $242 spread, 110× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.53) 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 Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 (Basketball Cards 1980 Topps) sells for about $244 versus $2.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 110× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $318, ahead of PSA 10 at $244. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 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 Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Maurice Lucas / James Edwards / Eddie Jordan #157 / 158 / 261 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.53).
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