Is Allen Iverson #320 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #320 sells for $1,314 against $50.00 raw: a $1,264 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.96) 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)
- $50.00
- PSA 10
- $1,314
- PSA 9
- $78.96
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $1,314 | +$1,239 | +$1,214 | +$1,114 |
| PSA 9 | $78.96 | +$3.96 | −$21.04 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $37.50 | −$37.50 | −$62.50 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $50.00 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% | $388 | +$288 |
| 50% | $697 | +$597 |
| 75% | $1,005 | +$905 |
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 | $1,708 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,314 | −$394 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $789 | −$919 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $789 | −$919 | 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 Allen Iverson #320 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #320 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #320 sells for $1,314 against $50.00 raw: a $1,264 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.96) 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 Allen Iverson #320 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #320 (Basketball Cards 1997 Finest Embossed) sells for about $1,314 versus $50.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Allen Iverson #320?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,708, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,314. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Allen Iverson #320 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 Allen Iverson #320 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Allen Iverson #320 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.96).
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