Is Antoine Walker #GJ36 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Antoine Walker #GJ36 brings $115 versus $71.50 raw — a $43.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $71.50
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $88.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $115 | +$18.04 | −$6.96 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $88.00 | −$8.50 | −$33.50 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $72.70 | −$23.80 | −$48.80 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $71.50 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% | $94.64 | −$26.86 |
| 50% | $101 | −$20.23 |
| 75% | $108 | −$13.59 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $149 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$34.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 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 Antoine Walker #GJ36 — FAQ
Is Antoine Walker #GJ36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Antoine Walker #GJ36 brings $115 versus $71.50 raw — a $43.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Antoine Walker #GJ36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Antoine Walker #GJ36 (Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck Game Jersey) sells for about $115 versus $71.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Antoine Walker #GJ36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $149, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Antoine Walker #GJ36 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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