Is Kevin Durant #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #9 brings $137 versus $47.50 raw — a $89.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $47.50
- PSA 10
- $137
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $137 | +$64.05 | +$39.05 | −$60.95 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | −$28.50 | −$53.50 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $40.53 | −$31.97 | −$56.97 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $47.50 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% | $67.14 | −$30.36 |
| 50% | $90.28 | −$7.22 |
| 75% | $113 | +$15.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $178 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $137 | −$41.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $115 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $82.00 | −$96.00 | 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 Kevin Durant #9 — FAQ
Is Kevin Durant #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #9 brings $137 versus $47.50 raw — a $89.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kevin Durant #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #9 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Hoops Premium Stock Presentations) sells for about $137 versus $47.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin Durant #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $178, ahead of PSA 10 at $137. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin Durant #9 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 Kevin Durant #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kevin Durant #9 breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.00).
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