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Is Zion Williamson [Pink Pulsar Prizm] #51 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson [Pink Pulsar Prizm] #51 brings $33.07 versus $7.34 raw — a $25.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.34
- PSA 10
- $33.07
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $33.07 | +$0.73 | −$24.27 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$17.34 | −$42.34 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $13.22 | −$19.12 | −$44.12 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $7.34 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% | $19.52 | −$37.82 |
| 50% | $24.04 | −$33.30 |
| 75% | $28.55 | −$28.79 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.07 | −$9.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 Zion Williamson [Pink Pulsar Prizm] #51 — FAQ
Is Zion Williamson [Pink Pulsar Prizm] #51 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson [Pink Pulsar Prizm] #51 brings $33.07 versus $7.34 raw — a $25.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Zion Williamson [Pink Pulsar Prizm] #51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson [Pink Pulsar Prizm] #51 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Prizm Draft Picks) sells for about $33.07 versus $7.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zion Williamson [Pink Pulsar Prizm] #51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zion Williamson [Pink Pulsar Prizm] #51 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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