Is Allen Iverson #85 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #85 sells for $188 against $5.46 raw: a $182 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.95) 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)
- $5.46
- PSA 10
- $188
- PSA 9
- $37.95
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $188 | +$157 | +$132 | +$32.04 |
| PSA 9 | $37.95 | +$7.49 | −$17.51 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $20.57 | −$9.89 | −$34.89 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $5.46 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% | $75.34 | +$19.88 |
| 50% | $113 | +$57.27 |
| 75% | $150 | +$94.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $244 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $188 | −$56.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $113 | −$131 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$194 | 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 Allen Iverson #85 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #85 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #85 sells for $188 against $5.46 raw: a $182 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.95) 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 Allen Iverson #85 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #85 (Basketball Cards 1996 Skybox Premium) sells for about $188 versus $5.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Allen Iverson #85?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $244, ahead of PSA 10 at $188. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Allen Iverson #85 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 Allen Iverson #85 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Allen Iverson #85 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.95).
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