Is Larry Bird #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #12 brings $86.70 versus $32.14 raw — a $54.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.14
- PSA 10
- $86.70
- PSA 9
- $44.10
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $86.70 | +$29.56 | +$4.56 | −$95.44 |
| PSA 9 | $44.10 | −$13.04 | −$38.04 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $31.33 | −$25.81 | −$50.81 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $32.14 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% | $54.75 | −$27.39 |
| 50% | $65.40 | −$16.74 |
| 75% | $76.05 | −$6.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.70 | −$26.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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 Larry Bird #12 — FAQ
Is Larry Bird #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #12 brings $86.70 versus $32.14 raw — a $54.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Larry Bird #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larry Bird #12 (Basketball Cards 2014 Panini Donruss Gamers Jersey) sells for about $86.70 versus $32.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larry Bird #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larry Bird #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 Larry Bird #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Larry Bird #12 breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.10).
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