Is Chicago Bulls #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chicago Bulls #5 sells for $149 against $3.99 raw: a $145 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.91) 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)
- $3.99
- PSA 10
- $149
- PSA 9
- $43.91
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $149 | +$120 | +$95.13 | −$4.87 |
| PSA 9 | $43.91 | +$14.92 | −$10.08 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | −$8.49 | −$33.49 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 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% | $70.21 | +$16.22 |
| 50% | $96.52 | +$42.53 |
| 75% | $123 | +$68.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $194 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $149 | −$44.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.61 | −$142 | 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 | $149 | $89.00 | $194 | $51.61 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $48.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $43.91 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.42 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Chicago Bulls #5 — FAQ
Is Chicago Bulls #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chicago Bulls #5 sells for $149 against $3.99 raw: a $145 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.91) 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 Chicago Bulls #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chicago Bulls #5 (Basketball Cards 1997 Stadium Club) sells for about $149 versus $3.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chicago Bulls #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $194, ahead of PSA 10 at $149. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chicago Bulls #5 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 Chicago Bulls #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chicago Bulls #5 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.91).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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