Is Steve Nash #182 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Steve Nash #182 sells for $724 against $29.01 raw: a $695 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.97) 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)
- $29.01
- PSA 10
- $724
- PSA 9
- $80.97
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $724 | +$670 | +$645 | +$545 |
| PSA 9 | $80.97 | +$26.96 | +$1.96 | −$98.04 |
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | −$9.01 | −$34.01 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $29.01 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% | $242 | +$163 |
| 50% | $402 | +$323 |
| 75% | $563 | +$484 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $724 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $625 | −$98.67 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $434 | −$290 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $434 | −$290 | 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 | $724 | $434 | $625 | $434 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $174 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $80.97 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $29.38 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Steve Nash #182 — FAQ
Is Steve Nash #182 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steve Nash #182 sells for $724 against $29.01 raw: a $695 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.97) 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 Steve Nash #182 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steve Nash #182 (Basketball Cards 1996 Topps Chrome) sells for about $724 versus $29.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steve Nash #182?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $724, ahead of BGS 10 at $625. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steve Nash #182 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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