Is Scottie Pippen #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Scottie Pippen #1 sells for $44.92 against $2.54 raw: a $42.38 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.54
- PSA 10
- $44.92
- PSA 9
- $21.50
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $44.92 | +$17.38 | −$7.62 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $21.50 | −$6.04 | −$31.04 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$12.54 | −$37.54 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.54 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% | $27.36 | −$25.18 |
| 50% | $33.21 | −$19.33 |
| 75% | $39.06 | −$13.48 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.92 | −$13.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Scottie Pippen #1 — FAQ
Is Scottie Pippen #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scottie Pippen #1 sells for $44.92 against $2.54 raw: a $42.38 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Scottie Pippen #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scottie Pippen #1 (Basketball Cards 1996 Finest) sells for about $44.92 versus $2.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scottie Pippen #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scottie Pippen #1 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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