Is John Lucas III #84 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 John Lucas III #84 brings $42.80 versus $5.00 raw — a $37.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $42.80
- PSA 9
- $15.82
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $42.80 | +$12.80 | −$12.20 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $15.82 | −$14.18 | −$39.18 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $9.35 | −$20.65 | −$45.65 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $22.56 | −$32.44 |
| 50% | $29.31 | −$25.69 |
| 75% | $36.05 | −$18.95 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.80 | −$13.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 John Lucas III #84 — FAQ
Is John Lucas III #84 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Lucas III #84 brings $42.80 versus $5.00 raw — a $37.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 John Lucas III #84 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Lucas III #84 (Basketball Cards 2013 Panini Hoops Signatures) sells for about $42.80 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Lucas III #84?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Lucas III #84 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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