Is John Stockton [Luminous] #T13B worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 John Stockton [Luminous] #T13B sells for $677 against $25.16 raw: a $652 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122) 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)
- $25.16
- PSA 10
- $677
- PSA 9
- $122
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $677 | +$627 | +$602 | +$502 |
| PSA 9 | $122 | +$72.06 | +$47.06 | −$52.94 |
| PSA 8 | $37.00 | −$13.16 | −$38.16 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $25.16 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% | $261 | +$186 |
| 50% | $399 | +$324 |
| 75% | $538 | +$463 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $880 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $677 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $406 | −$474 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $406 | −$474 | 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 John Stockton [Luminous] #T13B — FAQ
Is John Stockton [Luminous] #T13B worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Stockton [Luminous] #T13B sells for $677 against $25.16 raw: a $652 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122) 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 John Stockton [Luminous] #T13B worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Stockton [Luminous] #T13B (Basketball Cards 1997 Stadium Club Triumvirate) sells for about $677 versus $25.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Stockton [Luminous] #T13B?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $880, ahead of PSA 10 at $677. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Stockton [Luminous] #T13B 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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