Is Larry Johnson #178 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Larry Johnson #178 sells for $83.54 against $1.50 raw: a $82.04 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.71) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $83.54
- PSA 9
- $32.71
- Gem premium
- 56×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $83.54 | +$57.04 | +$32.04 | −$67.96 |
| PSA 9 | $32.71 | +$6.21 | −$18.79 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $22.51 | −$3.99 | −$28.99 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $45.42 | −$6.08 |
| 50% | $58.13 | +$6.63 |
| 75% | $70.83 | +$19.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $83.54 | −$25.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $83.54 | $50.00 | $109 | $50.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.49 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.71 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.51 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Larry Johnson #178 — FAQ
Is Larry Johnson #178 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larry Johnson #178 sells for $83.54 against $1.50 raw: a $82.04 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.71) 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 Johnson #178 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larry Johnson #178 (Basketball Cards 1993 Stadium Club) sells for about $83.54 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larry Johnson #178?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $109, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larry Johnson #178 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 Johnson #178 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Larry Johnson #178 breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.71).
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