Is Ray Allen #136 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ray Allen #136 sells for $45.35 against $2.46 raw: a $42.89 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.67) 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)
- $2.46
- PSA 10
- $45.35
- PSA 9
- $11.67
- 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 | $45.35 | +$17.89 | −$7.11 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $11.67 | −$15.79 | −$40.79 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $7.98 | −$19.48 | −$44.48 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.46 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% | $20.09 | −$32.37 |
| 50% | $28.51 | −$23.95 |
| 75% | $36.93 | −$15.53 |
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.35 | −$13.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.99 | −$19.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 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 Ray Allen #136 — FAQ
Is Ray Allen #136 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ray Allen #136 sells for $45.35 against $2.46 raw: a $42.89 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.67) 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 Ray Allen #136 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ray Allen #136 (Basketball Cards 1996 SP) sells for about $45.35 versus $2.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ray Allen #136?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.35. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ray Allen #136 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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