Is Jason Williams [Gold] #77 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jason Williams [Gold] #77 sells for $146 against $45.86 raw: a $99.73 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.29) 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)
- $45.86
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $73.29
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $146 | +$74.73 | +$49.73 | −$50.27 |
| PSA 9 | $73.29 | +$2.43 | −$22.57 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $72.50 | +$1.64 | −$23.36 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $45.86 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% | $91.37 | −$4.49 |
| 50% | $109 | +$13.58 |
| 75% | $128 | +$31.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $146 | −$43.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 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 Jason Williams [Gold] #77 — FAQ
Is Jason Williams [Gold] #77 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jason Williams [Gold] #77 sells for $146 against $45.86 raw: a $99.73 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.29) 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 [Gold] #77 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jason Williams [Gold] #77 (Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck Ovation) sells for about $146 versus $45.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jason Williams [Gold] #77?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $146. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jason Williams [Gold] #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 [Gold] #77 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jason Williams [Gold] #77 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $73.29).
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