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Is Magic Johnson [Genesis] #291 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Genesis] #291 brings $84.94 versus $38.89 raw — a $46.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $38.89
- PSA 10
- $84.94
- PSA 9
- $40.21
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $84.94 | +$21.05 | −$3.95 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $40.21 | −$23.68 | −$48.68 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $38.89 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% | $51.39 | −$37.50 |
| 50% | $62.58 | −$26.31 |
| 75% | $73.76 | −$15.13 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $110 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.94 | −$25.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 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 Magic Johnson [Genesis] #291 — FAQ
Is Magic Johnson [Genesis] #291 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Genesis] #291 brings $84.94 versus $38.89 raw — a $46.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Genesis] #291 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Genesis] #291 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $84.94 versus $38.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magic Johnson [Genesis] #291?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $110, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magic Johnson [Genesis] #291 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.
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