Is Clyde Drexler #287 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Clyde Drexler #287 sell for $22.67, only $22.25 above the $0.42 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.42
- PSA 10
- $22.67
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 54×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $22.67 | −$2.75 | −$27.75 | −$128 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$18.42 | −$43.42 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $2.11 | −$23.31 | −$48.31 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $0.42 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% | $10.92 | −$39.50 |
| 50% | $14.84 | −$35.59 |
| 75% | $18.75 | −$31.67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $29.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $22.67 | −$6.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.00 | −$15.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14.00 | −$15.00 | 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 Clyde Drexler #287 — FAQ
Is Clyde Drexler #287 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Clyde Drexler #287 sell for $22.67, only $22.25 above the $0.42 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Clyde Drexler #287 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clyde Drexler #287 (Basketball Cards 1992 Stadium Club) sells for about $22.67 versus $0.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clyde Drexler #287?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $29.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $22.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clyde Drexler #287 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.
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