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Is Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 brings $164 versus $86.00 raw — a $77.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($71.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $86.00
- PSA 10
- $164
- PSA 9
- $71.00
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $164 | +$52.78 | +$27.78 | −$72.22 |
| PSA 9 | $71.00 | −$40.00 | −$65.00 | −$165 |
| PSA 8 | $68.00 | −$43.00 | −$68.00 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $86.00 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% | $94.19 | −$41.81 |
| 50% | $117 | −$18.61 |
| 75% | $141 | +$4.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 70%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $250 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $213 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $164 | −$86.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$152 | 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 Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 — FAQ
Is Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 brings $164 versus $86.00 raw — a $77.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($71.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $164 versus $86.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $250, ahead of BGS 10 at $213. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zion Williamson [Genesis] #269 breaks even when it gems about 70% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.00).
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