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Is Larry Bird [Error] #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Larry Bird [Error] #8 sells for $75.50 against $4.27 raw: a $71.23 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.32) 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)
- $4.27
- PSA 10
- $75.50
- PSA 9
- $40.32
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $75.50 | +$46.23 | +$21.23 | −$78.77 |
| PSA 9 | $40.32 | +$11.05 | −$13.95 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $18.49 | −$10.78 | −$35.78 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $4.27 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% | $49.12 | −$5.16 |
| 50% | $57.91 | +$3.64 |
| 75% | $66.70 | +$12.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $98.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.50 | −$22.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 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 Larry Bird [Error] #8 — FAQ
Is Larry Bird [Error] #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird [Error] #8 sells for $75.50 against $4.27 raw: a $71.23 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.32) 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 Larry Bird [Error] #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird [Error] #8 (Basketball Cards 1990 Fleer) sells for about $75.50 versus $4.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larry Bird [Error] #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $98.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larry Bird [Error] #8 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 Larry Bird [Error] #8 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Larry Bird [Error] #8 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.32).
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