Is Magic Johnson #19 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson #19 sells for $44.99 against $1.89 raw: a $43.10 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.89
- PSA 10
- $44.99
- PSA 9
- $16.99
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $44.99 | +$18.10 | −$6.90 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $16.99 | −$9.90 | −$34.90 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $7.20 | −$19.69 | −$44.69 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.89 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% | $23.99 | −$27.90 |
| 50% | $30.99 | −$20.90 |
| 75% | $37.99 | −$13.90 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.99 | −$13.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 #19 — FAQ
Is Magic Johnson #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson #19 sells for $44.99 against $1.89 raw: a $43.10 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Magic Johnson #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson #19 (Basketball Cards 2007 Topps 50th Anniversary) sells for about $44.99 versus $1.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magic Johnson #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magic Johnson #19 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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