Is Clyde Drexler #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clyde Drexler #10 sells for $144 against $4.49 raw: a $139 spread, 32× 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)
- $4.49
- PSA 10
- $144
- PSA 9
- $29.76
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $144 | +$114 | +$89.14 | −$10.86 |
| PSA 9 | $29.76 | +$0.27 | −$24.73 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $14.66 | −$14.83 | −$39.83 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $4.49 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% | $58.23 | +$3.74 |
| 50% | $86.69 | +$32.20 |
| 75% | $115 | +$60.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $187 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $144 | −$43.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $86.00 | −$101 | 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 | $144 | $86.00 | $187 | $86.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.21 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.76 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.66 |
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Grading Clyde Drexler #10 — FAQ
Is Clyde Drexler #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clyde Drexler #10 sells for $144 against $4.49 raw: a $139 spread, 32× 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 Clyde Drexler #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clyde Drexler #10 (Basketball Cards 1997 Topps Season's Best) sells for about $144 versus $4.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clyde Drexler #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $187, ahead of PSA 10 at $144. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clyde Drexler #10 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 Clyde Drexler #10 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clyde Drexler #10 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.76).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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