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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 brings $129 versus $55.11 raw — a $73.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($80.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $55.11
- PSA 10
- $129
- PSA 9
- $80.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $129 | +$48.39 | +$23.39 | −$76.61 |
| PSA 9 | $80.00 | −$0.11 | −$25.11 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $73.00 | −$7.11 | −$32.11 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $55.11 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% | $92.13 | −$12.98 |
| 50% | $104 | −$0.86 |
| 75% | $116 | +$11.27 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $167 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $129 | −$38.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $77.00 | −$90.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $77.00 | −$90.00 | 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 | $129 | $77.00 | $167 | $77.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $126 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $80.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $73.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 — FAQ
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 brings $129 versus $55.11 raw — a $73.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($80.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $129 versus $55.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $167, ahead of PSA 10 at $129. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 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 Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giannis Antetokounmpo [Genesis] #297 breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.00).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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