Is Checklist 1-168 #168 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 197× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Checklist 1-168 #168 sells for $183 against $0.93 raw: a $182 spread, 197× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.93
- PSA 10
- $183
- PSA 9
- $14.07
- Gem premium
- 197×
- 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 | $183 | +$157 | +$132 | +$32.25 |
| PSA 9 | $14.07 | −$11.86 | −$36.86 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $5.26 | −$20.67 | −$45.67 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.93 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% | $56.35 | +$5.42 |
| 50% | $98.63 | +$47.69 |
| 75% | $141 | +$89.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $238 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $183 | −$54.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $110 | −$128 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $110 | −$128 | 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 | $183 | $110 | $238 | $110 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.07 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.26 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.00 |
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Grading Checklist 1-168 #168 — FAQ
Is Checklist 1-168 #168 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Checklist 1-168 #168 sells for $183 against $0.93 raw: a $182 spread, 197× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Checklist 1-168 #168 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Checklist 1-168 #168 (Basketball Cards 1989 Fleer) sells for about $183 versus $0.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 197× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Checklist 1-168 #168?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $238, ahead of PSA 10 at $183. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Checklist 1-168 #168 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 Checklist 1-168 #168 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Checklist 1-168 #168 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.07).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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