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Is Scottie Pippen [Gold Refractor Die Cut] #322 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Scottie Pippen [Gold Refractor Die Cut] #322 sells for $1,961 against $49.25 raw: a $1,912 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,634) 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)
- $49.25
- PSA 10
- $1,961
- PSA 9
- $1,634
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $1,961 | +$1,887 | +$1,862 | +$1,762 |
| PSA 9 | $1,634 | +$1,560 | +$1,535 | +$1,435 |
| PSA 8 | $1,485 | +$1,411 | +$1,386 | +$1,286 |
Net = sale price − $49.25 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% | $1,716 | +$1,617 |
| 50% | $1,798 | +$1,698 |
| 75% | $1,879 | +$1,780 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $2,549 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,961 | −$588 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,177 | −$1,372 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,177 | −$1,372 | 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 Scottie Pippen [Gold Refractor Die Cut] #322 — FAQ
Is Scottie Pippen [Gold Refractor Die Cut] #322 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scottie Pippen [Gold Refractor Die Cut] #322 sells for $1,961 against $49.25 raw: a $1,912 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,634) 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 Scottie Pippen [Gold Refractor Die Cut] #322 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scottie Pippen [Gold Refractor Die Cut] #322 (Basketball Cards 1997 Finest Embossed) sells for about $1,961 versus $49.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scottie Pippen [Gold Refractor Die Cut] #322?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,549, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,961. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scottie Pippen [Gold Refractor Die Cut] #322 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.
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