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Is Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 brings $1,488 versus $1,400 raw — a $87.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($312) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,400
- PSA 10
- $1,488
- PSA 9
- $312
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $1,488 | +$62.96 | +$37.96 | −$62.04 |
| PSA 9 | $312 | −$1,113 | −$1,138 | −$1,238 |
Net = sale price − $1,400 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% | $606 | −$844 |
| 50% | $900 | −$550 |
| 75% | $1,194 | −$256 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 | $1,934 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,488 | −$446 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $893 | −$1,041 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $893 | −$1,041 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 — FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 brings $1,488 versus $1,400 raw — a $87.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($312) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Contenders) sells for about $1,488 versus $1,400 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,934, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,488. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 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 Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shai Gilgeous Alexander [Ball Low Autograph Premium] #106 breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $312).
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