Is Doc Rivers #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Doc Rivers #3 sells for $60.13 against $1.40 raw: a $58.73 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $1.40
- PSA 10
- $60.13
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $60.13 | +$33.73 | +$8.73 | −$91.27 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$13.60 | −$11.40 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $13.76 | −$12.64 | −$37.64 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $45.03 | −$6.37 |
| 50% | $50.06 | −$1.34 |
| 75% | $55.10 | +$3.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.13 | −$17.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 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 Doc Rivers #3 — FAQ
Is Doc Rivers #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doc Rivers #3 sells for $60.13 against $1.40 raw: a $58.73 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Doc Rivers #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doc Rivers #3 (Basketball Cards 1988 Fleer) sells for about $60.13 versus $1.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doc Rivers #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doc Rivers #3 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 Doc Rivers #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Doc Rivers #3 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.00).
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