Is Gary Payton #196 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gary Payton #196 brings $30.58 versus $0.26 raw — a $30.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.26
- PSA 10
- $30.58
- PSA 9
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 118×
- 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 | $30.58 | +$5.32 | −$19.68 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $9.99 | −$15.27 | −$40.27 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.66 | −$19.60 | −$44.60 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.26 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% | $15.14 | −$35.12 |
| 50% | $20.29 | −$29.98 |
| 75% | $25.43 | −$24.83 |
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.58 | −$9.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$22.00 | 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 Gary Payton #196 — FAQ
Is Gary Payton #196 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gary Payton #196 brings $30.58 versus $0.26 raw — a $30.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gary Payton #196 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gary Payton #196 (Basketball Cards 1993 Stadium Club) sells for about $30.58 versus $0.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 118× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gary Payton #196?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.58. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gary Payton #196 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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