Is Jason Williams #77 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jason Williams #77 sells for $105 against $15.71 raw: a $88.91 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.67) 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)
- $15.71
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $52.67
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- 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 | $105 | +$63.91 | +$38.91 | −$61.09 |
| PSA 9 | $52.67 | +$11.96 | −$13.04 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $22.75 | −$17.96 | −$42.96 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $15.71 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% | $65.66 | −$0.05 |
| 50% | $78.65 | +$12.94 |
| 75% | $91.63 | +$25.92 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $136 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$31.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.00 | −$73.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.00 | −$73.00 | 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 | $105 | $63.00 | $136 | $63.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $58.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $52.67 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.75 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.50 |
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Grading Jason Williams #77 — FAQ
Is Jason Williams #77 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jason Williams #77 sells for $105 against $15.71 raw: a $88.91 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.67) 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 Jason Williams #77 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jason Williams #77 (Basketball Cards 1998 Skybox E X Century) sells for about $105 versus $15.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jason Williams #77?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $136, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jason Williams #77 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 Jason Williams #77 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jason Williams #77 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.67).
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