Is Ron Artest #109 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ron Artest #109 sells for $92.60 against $2.99 raw: a $89.61 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.78) 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)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $92.60
- PSA 9
- $41.78
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $92.60 | +$64.61 | +$39.61 | −$60.39 |
| PSA 9 | $41.78 | +$13.79 | −$11.21 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $10.72 | −$17.27 | −$42.27 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $54.48 | +$1.49 |
| 50% | $67.19 | +$14.20 |
| 75% | $79.89 | +$26.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $92.60 | −$27.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$64.00 | 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 | $92.60 | $56.00 | $120 | $56.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.78 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.72 |
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Grading Ron Artest #109 — FAQ
Is Ron Artest #109 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ron Artest #109 sells for $92.60 against $2.99 raw: a $89.61 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.78) 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 Ron Artest #109 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ron Artest #109 (Basketball Cards 1999 Fleer Mystique) sells for about $92.60 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ron Artest #109?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $120, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ron Artest #109 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 Ron Artest #109 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ron Artest #109 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.78).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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