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Is Gary Payton [Red Label] #GL10 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1998 Topps Gold Label · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Gary Payton [Red Label] #GL10 brings $185 versus $160 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($169) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $160
- Grade 9.5
- $185
- PSA 9
- $169
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $185 | +$0.00 | −$25.00 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $169 | −$16.50 | −$41.50 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $160 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% | $173 | −$37.38 |
| 50% | $177 | −$33.25 |
| 75% | $181 | −$29.13 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $185 |
| 9 | $169 |
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Grading Gary Payton [Red Label] #GL10 — FAQ
Is Gary Payton [Red Label] #GL10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gary Payton [Red Label] #GL10 brings $185 versus $160 raw — a $25.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($169) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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