Is Karl Malone #GJ37 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck Game Jersey · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Karl Malone #GJ37 brings $482 versus $178 raw — a $304 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($187) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $178
- PSA 10
- $482
- PSA 9
- $187
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $482 | +$279 | +$254 | +$154 |
| PSA 9 | $187 | −$15.50 | −$40.50 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $170 | −$32.50 | −$57.50 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $178 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% | $261 | +$33.15 |
| 50% | $334 | +$107 |
| 75% | $408 | +$180 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $626 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $482 | −$144 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $289 | −$337 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $289 | −$337 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1998 Upper Deck Game Jersey cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Karl Malone #GJ37 — FAQ
Is Karl Malone #GJ37 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Karl Malone #GJ37 brings $482 versus $178 raw — a $304 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($187) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Karl Malone #GJ37 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Karl Malone #GJ37 (Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck Game Jersey) sells for about $482 versus $178 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Karl Malone #GJ37?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $626, ahead of PSA 10 at $482. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Karl Malone #GJ37 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 Karl Malone #GJ37 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Karl Malone #GJ37 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $187).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
