Is Moses Malone #34 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Moses Malone #34 brings $33.63 versus $1.30 raw — a $32.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.30
- PSA 10
- $33.63
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $33.63 | +$7.33 | −$17.67 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$16.30 | −$41.30 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.30 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.63 | −$10.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 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 Moses Malone #34 — FAQ
Is Moses Malone #34 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Moses Malone #34 brings $33.63 versus $1.30 raw — a $32.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Moses Malone #34 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Moses Malone #34 (Basketball Cards 1993 Hoops) sells for about $33.63 versus $1.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Moses Malone #34?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.63. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Moses Malone #34 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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