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Is Allen Iverson [Silver] #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson [Silver] #20 sells for $93.01 against $17.27 raw: a $75.74 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.36) 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)
- $17.27
- PSA 10
- $93.01
- PSA 9
- $72.36
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $93.01 | +$50.74 | +$25.74 | −$74.26 |
| PSA 9 | $72.36 | +$30.09 | +$5.09 | −$94.91 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | −$12.27 | −$37.27 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $17.27 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% | $77.52 | +$10.25 |
| 50% | $82.69 | +$15.42 |
| 75% | $87.85 | +$20.58 |
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 | $121 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.01 | −$27.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$65.00 | 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 Allen Iverson [Silver] #20 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson [Silver] #20 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson [Silver] #20 sells for $93.01 against $17.27 raw: a $75.74 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.36) 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 [Silver] #20 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson [Silver] #20 (Basketball Cards 1997 Metal Universe Reebok) sells for about $93.01 versus $17.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Allen Iverson [Silver] #20?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $121, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Allen Iverson [Silver] #20 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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