Is Ray Allen #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ray Allen #12 sells for $99.99 against $4.90 raw: a $95.09 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.81) 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)
- $4.90
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $31.81
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$70.09 | +$45.09 | −$54.91 |
| PSA 9 | $31.81 | +$1.91 | −$23.09 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $15.64 | −$14.26 | −$39.26 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.90 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% | $48.85 | −$6.05 |
| 50% | $65.90 | +$11.00 |
| 75% | $82.94 | +$28.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Ray Allen #12 — FAQ
Is Ray Allen #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ray Allen #12 sells for $99.99 against $4.90 raw: a $95.09 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.81) 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 Ray Allen #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ray Allen #12 (Basketball Cards 1997 Ultra Ultrabilities All-Star) sells for about $99.99 versus $4.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ray Allen #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ray Allen #12 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 Ray Allen #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ray Allen #12 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.81).
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