Is Checklist 1-90 #90 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Checklist 1-90 #90 brings $40.76 versus $1.44 raw — a $39.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.44
- PSA 10
- $40.76
- PSA 9
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $40.76 | +$14.32 | −$10.68 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $9.00 | −$17.44 | −$42.44 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $8.08 | −$18.36 | −$43.36 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.44 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% | $16.94 | −$34.50 |
| 50% | $24.88 | −$26.56 |
| 75% | $32.82 | −$18.62 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.76 | −$12.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$18.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Checklist 1-90 #90 — FAQ
Is Checklist 1-90 #90 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Checklist 1-90 #90 brings $40.76 versus $1.44 raw — a $39.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Checklist 1-90 #90 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Checklist 1-90 #90 (Basketball Cards 1992 Upper Deck) sells for about $40.76 versus $1.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Checklist 1-90 #90?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Checklist 1-90 #90 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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