Is Shawn Kemp #178 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #178 sells for $47.56 against $1.87 raw: a $45.69 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.60) 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)
- $1.87
- PSA 10
- $47.56
- PSA 9
- $13.60
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $47.56 | +$20.69 | −$4.31 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $13.60 | −$13.27 | −$38.27 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$19.37 | −$44.37 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.87 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% | $22.09 | −$29.78 |
| 50% | $30.58 | −$21.29 |
| 75% | $39.07 | −$12.80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $47.56 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $47.50 | −$0.06 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $31.76 | −$15.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$18.56 | 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 Shawn Kemp #178 — FAQ
Is Shawn Kemp #178 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #178 sells for $47.56 against $1.87 raw: a $45.69 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.60) 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 Shawn Kemp #178 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #178 (Basketball Cards 1990 Fleer) sells for about $47.56 versus $1.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shawn Kemp #178?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.56, ahead of BGS 10 at $47.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shawn Kemp #178 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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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