Is Clyde Drexler #167 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clyde Drexler #167 sells for $84.03 against $1.79 raw: a $82.24 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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)
- $1.79
- PSA 10
- $84.03
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $84.03 | +$57.24 | +$32.24 | −$67.76 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | +$5.21 | −$19.79 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $6.92 | −$19.87 | −$44.87 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 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% | $45.01 | −$6.78 |
| 50% | $58.02 | +$6.23 |
| 75% | $71.02 | +$19.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.03 | −$24.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $84.03 | $50.00 | $109 | $50.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.71 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.92 |
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Grading Clyde Drexler #167 — FAQ
Is Clyde Drexler #167 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clyde Drexler #167 sells for $84.03 against $1.79 raw: a $82.24 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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 #167 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clyde Drexler #167 (Basketball Cards 1995 Flair) sells for about $84.03 versus $1.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clyde Drexler #167?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $109, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clyde Drexler #167 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 #167 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clyde Drexler #167 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.00).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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