Is Julius Erving #AS2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Julius Erving #AS2 sells for $61.73 against $4.01 raw: a $57.72 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.00) 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)
- $4.01
- PSA 10
- $61.73
- PSA 9
- $34.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $61.73 | +$32.72 | +$7.72 | −$92.28 |
| PSA 9 | $34.00 | +$4.99 | −$20.01 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $31.30 | +$2.29 | −$22.71 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $4.01 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% | $40.93 | −$13.08 |
| 50% | $47.86 | −$6.15 |
| 75% | $54.80 | +$0.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 72%. 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 | $80.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.73 | −$18.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 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 Julius Erving #AS2 — FAQ
Is Julius Erving #AS2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Julius Erving #AS2 sells for $61.73 against $4.01 raw: a $57.72 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.00) 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 Julius Erving #AS2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Julius Erving #AS2 (Basketball Cards 2007 Upper Deck Las Vegas All-Star) sells for about $61.73 versus $4.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Julius Erving #AS2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $80.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Julius Erving #AS2 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 Julius Erving #AS2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Julius Erving #AS2 breaks even when it gems about 72% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.00).
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