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Is Michael Porter Jr. [Shoe Visible Autograph] #120 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Porter Jr. [Shoe Visible Autograph] #120 brings $78.57 versus $38.59 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $38.59
- PSA 10
- $78.57
- PSA 9
- $58.61
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $78.57 | +$14.98 | −$10.02 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $58.61 | −$4.98 | −$29.98 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $38.59 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% | $63.60 | −$24.99 |
| 50% | $68.59 | −$20.00 |
| 75% | $73.58 | −$15.01 |
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 | $102 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $78.57 | −$23.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 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 Michael Porter Jr. [Shoe Visible Autograph] #120 — FAQ
Is Michael Porter Jr. [Shoe Visible Autograph] #120 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Porter Jr. [Shoe Visible Autograph] #120 brings $78.57 versus $38.59 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Porter Jr. [Shoe Visible Autograph] #120 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Porter Jr. [Shoe Visible Autograph] #120 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Contenders Optic) sells for about $78.57 versus $38.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Porter Jr. [Shoe Visible Autograph] #120?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $102, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Porter Jr. [Shoe Visible Autograph] #120 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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