Is Patrick Ewing #200 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Patrick Ewing #200 sells for $73.47 against $1.55 raw: a $71.92 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.76) 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)
- $1.55
- PSA 10
- $73.47
- PSA 9
- $29.76
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $73.47 | +$46.92 | +$21.92 | −$78.08 |
| PSA 9 | $29.76 | +$3.21 | −$21.79 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$6.56 | −$31.56 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.55 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% | $40.69 | −$10.86 |
| 50% | $51.62 | +$0.07 |
| 75% | $62.54 | +$10.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $96.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.47 | −$22.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Patrick Ewing #200 — FAQ
Is Patrick Ewing #200 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Ewing #200 sells for $73.47 against $1.55 raw: a $71.92 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.76) 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 Patrick Ewing #200 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Ewing #200 (Basketball Cards 1993 Stadium Club) sells for about $73.47 versus $1.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Ewing #200?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $96.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Ewing #200 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 Patrick Ewing #200 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Patrick Ewing #200 breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.76).
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