Is Allen Iverson #35 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #35 sells for $80.96 against $15.82 raw: a $65.14 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.06) 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)
- $15.82
- PSA 10
- $80.96
- PSA 9
- $51.06
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $80.96 | +$40.14 | +$15.14 | −$84.86 |
| PSA 9 | $51.06 | +$10.24 | −$14.76 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | −$5.82 | −$30.82 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $15.82 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% | $58.53 | −$7.29 |
| 50% | $66.01 | +$0.19 |
| 75% | $73.48 | +$7.66 |
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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.96 | −$24.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$56.00 | 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 | $80.96 | $49.00 | $105 | $49.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $79.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.06 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.14 |
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Grading Allen Iverson #35 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #35 sells for $80.96 against $15.82 raw: a $65.14 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.06) 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 #35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #35 (Basketball Cards 1997 Spx Die-Cut) sells for about $80.96 versus $15.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Allen Iverson #35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Allen Iverson #35 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 Allen Iverson #35 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Allen Iverson #35 breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.06).
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