Is Allen Iverson #123 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #123 sells for $120 against $11.25 raw: a $108 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.39) 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)
- $11.25
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $53.39
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $120 | +$83.25 | +$58.25 | −$41.75 |
| PSA 9 | $53.39 | +$17.14 | −$7.86 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $19.95 | −$16.30 | −$41.30 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $11.25 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% | $69.92 | +$8.67 |
| 50% | $86.44 | +$25.19 |
| 75% | $103 | +$41.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $155 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$35.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$83.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$83.00 | 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 | $120 | $72.00 | $155 | $72.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $87.10 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $53.39 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.95 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.50 |
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Grading Allen Iverson #123 — FAQ
Is Allen Iverson #123 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #123 sells for $120 against $11.25 raw: a $108 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.39) 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 Allen Iverson #123 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Allen Iverson #123 (Basketball Cards 1999 Fleer Force) sells for about $120 versus $11.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Allen Iverson #123?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $155, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Allen Iverson #123 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 Allen Iverson #123 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Allen Iverson #123 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.39).
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