Is Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 sells for $68.19 against $1.61 raw: a $66.58 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $1.61
- PSA 10
- $68.19
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 42×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $68.19 | +$41.58 | +$16.58 | −$83.42 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$3.39 | −$21.61 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $8.34 | −$18.27 | −$43.27 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.61 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% | $39.55 | −$12.06 |
| 50% | $49.09 | −$2.52 |
| 75% | $58.64 | +$7.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $89.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $68.19 | −$20.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 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 Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 — FAQ
Is Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 sells for $68.19 against $1.61 raw: a $66.58 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 (Basketball Cards 1998 Flair Showcase) sells for about $68.19 versus $1.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $89.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 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 Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gary Payton [Showcase Row 2] #37 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.00).
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