Is Eddie Johnson #90 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Eddie Johnson #90 sells for $56.35 against $6.33 raw: a $50.02 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.78) 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)
- $6.33
- PSA 10
- $56.35
- PSA 9
- $32.78
- Gem premium
- 8.9×
- 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 | $56.35 | +$25.02 | +$0.02 | −$99.98 |
| PSA 9 | $32.78 | +$1.45 | −$23.55 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $14.60 | −$16.73 | −$41.73 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $6.33 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% | $38.67 | −$17.66 |
| 50% | $44.56 | −$11.77 |
| 75% | $50.46 | −$5.87 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 100%. 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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.35 | −$16.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Eddie Johnson #90 — FAQ
Is Eddie Johnson #90 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eddie Johnson #90 sells for $56.35 against $6.33 raw: a $50.02 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.78) 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 Eddie Johnson #90 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eddie Johnson #90 (Basketball Cards 1988 Fleer) sells for about $56.35 versus $6.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eddie Johnson #90?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.35. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eddie Johnson #90 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 Eddie Johnson #90 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Eddie Johnson #90 breaks even when it gems about 100% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.78).
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