Is Alonzo Mourning #HD6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning #HD6 sells for $300 against $10.50 raw: a $289 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.79) 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)
- $10.50
- PSA 10
- $300
- PSA 9
- $56.79
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $300 | +$264 | +$239 | +$139 |
| PSA 9 | $56.79 | +$21.29 | −$3.71 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $27.82 | −$7.68 | −$32.68 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $10.50 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% | $117 | +$56.99 |
| 50% | $178 | +$118 |
| 75% | $239 | +$178 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $389 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $300 | −$89.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $180 | −$209 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $180 | −$209 | 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 Alonzo Mourning #HD6 — FAQ
Is Alonzo Mourning #HD6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning #HD6 sells for $300 against $10.50 raw: a $289 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.79) 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 Alonzo Mourning #HD6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning #HD6 (Basketball Cards 1997 Upper Deck High Dimensions) sells for about $300 versus $10.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alonzo Mourning #HD6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $389, ahead of PSA 10 at $300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alonzo Mourning #HD6 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 Alonzo Mourning #HD6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alonzo Mourning #HD6 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.79).
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