Is Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C sells for $197 against $7.12 raw: a $190 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.53) 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)
- $7.12
- PSA 10
- $197
- PSA 9
- $39.53
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $197 | +$165 | +$140 | +$40.33 |
| PSA 9 | $39.53 | +$7.41 | −$17.59 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $19.66 | −$12.46 | −$37.46 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $7.12 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% | $79.01 | +$21.89 |
| 50% | $118 | +$61.37 |
| 75% | $158 | +$101 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $257 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $197 | −$59.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$139 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $118 | −$139 | 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 Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C — FAQ
Is Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C sells for $197 against $7.12 raw: a $190 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.53) 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 Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C (Basketball Cards 1998 Stadium Club Triumvirate) sells for about $197 versus $7.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $257, ahead of PSA 10 at $197. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C 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 Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shareef Abdur-Rahim #T11C breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.53).
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