Is Patrick Ewing #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Patrick Ewing #5 sells for $350 against $1.77 raw: a $348 spread, 198× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($350) 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)
- $1.77
- PSA 10
- $350
- PSA 9
- $350
- Gem premium
- 198×
- 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 | $350 | +$323 | +$298 | +$198 |
| PSA 9 | $350 | +$323 | +$298 | +$198 |
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | +$33.23 | +$8.23 | −$91.77 |
Net = sale price − $1.77 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% | $350 | +$298 |
| 50% | $350 | +$298 |
| 75% | $350 | +$298 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $4,575 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,575 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $455 | −$4,120 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $350 | −$4,225 | 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 Patrick Ewing #5 — FAQ
Is Patrick Ewing #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Ewing #5 sells for $350 against $1.77 raw: a $348 spread, 198× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($350) 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 Patrick Ewing #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Ewing #5 (Basketball Cards 1988 Fleer Sticker) sells for about $350 versus $1.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 198× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Ewing #5?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $4,575, ahead of SGC 10 at $4,575. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Ewing #5 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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