Is David Robinson #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 David Robinson #1 sells for $170 against $1.94 raw: a $168 spread, 88× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.61) 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)
- $1.94
- PSA 10
- $170
- PSA 9
- $27.61
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 | $170 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.30 |
| PSA 9 | $27.61 | +$0.67 | −$24.33 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $13.99 | −$12.95 | −$37.95 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $63.27 | +$11.33 |
| 50% | $98.93 | +$46.99 |
| 75% | $135 | +$82.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $221 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $170 | −$50.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $102 | −$119 | 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 | $170 | $102 | $221 | $102 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.61 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.95 |
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Grading David Robinson #1 — FAQ
Is David Robinson #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 David Robinson #1 sells for $170 against $1.94 raw: a $168 spread, 88× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.61) 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 David Robinson #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 David Robinson #1 (Basketball Cards 1991 Fleer Pro Visions) sells for about $170 versus $1.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 88× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Robinson #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $221, ahead of PSA 10 at $170. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does David Robinson #1 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 David Robinson #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting David Robinson #1 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.61).
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