Is Kevin Garnett #T11B worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kevin Garnett #T11B sells for $474 against $24.57 raw: a $450 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.54) 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)
- $24.57
- PSA 10
- $474
- PSA 9
- $57.54
- 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 | $474 | +$425 | +$400 | +$300 |
| PSA 9 | $57.54 | +$7.97 | −$17.03 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | −$14.57 | −$39.57 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $24.57 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% | $162 | +$87.19 |
| 50% | $266 | +$191 |
| 75% | $370 | +$296 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $617 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $474 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $285 | −$332 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $285 | −$332 | 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 Kevin Garnett #T11B — FAQ
Is Kevin Garnett #T11B worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin Garnett #T11B sells for $474 against $24.57 raw: a $450 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.54) 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 Kevin Garnett #T11B worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin Garnett #T11B (Basketball Cards 1998 Stadium Club Triumvirate) sells for about $474 versus $24.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin Garnett #T11B?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $617, ahead of PSA 10 at $474. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin Garnett #T11B 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 Kevin Garnett #T11B break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kevin Garnett #T11B breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.54).
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