Is Amen Thompson #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson #14 sells for $1,991 against $1,050 raw: a $941 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,086) 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)
- $1,050
- PSA 10
- $1,991
- PSA 9
- $1,086
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $1,991 | +$916 | +$891 | +$791 |
| PSA 9 | $1,086 | +$10.82 | −$14.18 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $680 | −$395 | −$420 | −$520 |
Net = sale price − $1,050 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% | $1,312 | +$212 |
| 50% | $1,538 | +$438 |
| 75% | $1,765 | +$665 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $2,588 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,991 | −$597 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,195 | −$1,393 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,195 | −$1,393 | 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 | $1,991 | $1,195 | $2,588 | $1,195 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,491 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $1,086 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $680 |
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Grading Amen Thompson #14 — FAQ
Is Amen Thompson #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson #14 sells for $1,991 against $1,050 raw: a $941 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,086) 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 Amen Thompson #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson #14 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini One and One Downtown) sells for about $1,991 versus $1,050 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Amen Thompson #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,588, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,991. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Amen Thompson #14 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 Amen Thompson #14 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Amen Thompson #14 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,086).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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