Is Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 sells for $57.34 against $2.98 raw: a $54.36 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) 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)
- $2.98
- PSA 10
- $57.34
- PSA 9
- $24.00
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $57.34 | +$29.36 | +$4.36 | −$95.64 |
| PSA 9 | $24.00 | −$3.98 | −$28.98 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $21.88 | −$6.10 | −$31.10 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $2.98 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% | $32.34 | −$20.64 |
| 50% | $40.67 | −$12.31 |
| 75% | $49.01 | −$3.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 87%. 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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.34 | −$17.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 — FAQ
Is Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 sells for $57.34 against $2.98 raw: a $54.36 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) 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 Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 (Basketball Cards 2006 Finest) sells for about $57.34 versus $2.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.34. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 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 Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Andre Iguodala [Refractor] #28 breaks even when it gems about 87% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.00).
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