Is Gary Payton #SF9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gary Payton #SF9 sells for $113 against $4.12 raw: a $108 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.25) 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)
- $4.12
- PSA 10
- $113
- PSA 9
- $45.25
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $113 | +$83.38 | +$58.38 | −$41.62 |
| PSA 9 | $45.25 | +$16.13 | −$8.87 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $43.99 | +$14.87 | −$10.13 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $4.12 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% | $62.06 | +$7.94 |
| 50% | $78.88 | +$24.75 |
| 75% | $95.69 | +$41.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $113 | −$33.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $68.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $68.00 | −$78.00 | 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 Gary Payton #SF9 — FAQ
Is Gary Payton #SF9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gary Payton #SF9 sells for $113 against $4.12 raw: a $108 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.25) 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 Gary Payton #SF9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gary Payton #SF9 (Basketball Cards 1996 Stadium Club Special Forces) sells for about $113 versus $4.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gary Payton #SF9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $113. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gary Payton #SF9 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 Gary Payton #SF9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gary Payton #SF9 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.25).
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