Is Terry Tyler #114 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Terry Tyler #114 sells for $85.72 against $1.26 raw: a $84.46 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.99) 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)
- $1.26
- PSA 10
- $85.72
- PSA 9
- $26.99
- Gem premium
- 68×
- 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 | $85.72 | +$59.46 | +$34.46 | −$65.54 |
| PSA 9 | $26.99 | +$0.73 | −$24.27 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$8.76 | −$33.76 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.26 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% | $41.67 | −$9.59 |
| 50% | $56.35 | +$5.09 |
| 75% | $71.04 | +$19.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $111 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.72 | −$25.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $85.72 | $51.00 | $111 | $51.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.99 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.99 |
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Grading Terry Tyler #114 — FAQ
Is Terry Tyler #114 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Terry Tyler #114 sells for $85.72 against $1.26 raw: a $84.46 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.99) 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 Terry Tyler #114 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Terry Tyler #114 (Basketball Cards 1987 Fleer) sells for about $85.72 versus $1.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 68× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Terry Tyler #114?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $111, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Terry Tyler #114 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 Terry Tyler #114 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Terry Tyler #114 breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.99).
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