Is Giannis Antetokounmpo #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo #17 brings $173 versus $71.25 raw — a $102 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $71.25
- PSA 10
- $173
- PSA 9
- $91.00
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $173 | +$76.78 | +$51.78 | −$48.22 |
| PSA 9 | $91.00 | −$5.25 | −$30.25 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $40.17 | −$56.08 | −$81.08 | −$181 |
Net = sale price − $71.25 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% | $112 | −$9.74 |
| 50% | $132 | +$10.76 |
| 75% | $153 | +$31.27 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $173 | −$51.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $104 | −$121 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $104 | −$121 | 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 Giannis Antetokounmpo #17 — FAQ
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo #17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo #17 brings $173 versus $71.25 raw — a $102 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo #17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo #17 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Prizm Black Groovy) sells for about $173 versus $71.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giannis Antetokounmpo #17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $225, ahead of PSA 10 at $173. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giannis Antetokounmpo #17 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 #17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giannis Antetokounmpo #17 breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $91.00).
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