Is Stephon Marbury #PR1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Stephon Marbury #PR1 brings $29.99 versus $3.18 raw — a $26.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.18
- PSA 10
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$1.81 | −$23.19 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $15.50 | −$12.68 | −$37.68 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.18 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.99 | −$9.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 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 Stephon Marbury #PR1 — FAQ
Is Stephon Marbury #PR1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephon Marbury #PR1 brings $29.99 versus $3.18 raw — a $26.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Stephon Marbury #PR1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephon Marbury #PR1 (Basketball Cards 1999 Topps Prodigy) sells for about $29.99 versus $3.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephon Marbury #PR1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephon Marbury #PR1 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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