Is Charles Barkley #114G worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Charles Barkley #114G sells for $87.04 against $2.72 raw: a $84.32 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.72
- PSA 10
- $87.04
- PSA 9
- $20.27
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $87.04 | +$59.32 | +$34.32 | −$65.68 |
| PSA 9 | $20.27 | −$7.45 | −$32.45 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $10.21 | −$17.51 | −$42.51 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.72 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% | $36.96 | −$15.76 |
| 50% | $53.66 | +$0.94 |
| 75% | $70.35 | +$17.63 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $87.04 | −$25.96 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $87.04 | $52.00 | $113 | $52.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.89 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $20.27 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.21 |
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Grading Charles Barkley #114G — FAQ
Is Charles Barkley #114G worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Barkley #114G sells for $87.04 against $2.72 raw: a $84.32 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Charles Barkley #114G worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Barkley #114G (Basketball Cards 1999 Ultra Gold Medallion) sells for about $87.04 versus $2.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Barkley #114G?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $87.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Barkley #114G 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 Charles Barkley #114G break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charles Barkley #114G breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.27).
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