Is Brian Shaw #204 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Brian Shaw #204 sells for $88.51 against $2.04 raw: a $86.47 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.04
- PSA 10
- $88.51
- Gem premium
- 43×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $88.51 | +$61.47 | +$36.47 | −$63.53 |
Net = sale price − $2.04 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $115 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $88.51 | −$26.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 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 Brian Shaw #204 — FAQ
Is Brian Shaw #204 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brian Shaw #204 sells for $88.51 against $2.04 raw: a $86.47 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Brian Shaw #204 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brian Shaw #204 (Basketball Cards 1996 Topps Chrome) sells for about $88.51 versus $2.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brian Shaw #204?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $115, ahead of PSA 10 at $88.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brian Shaw #204 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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