Is Trae Young [Holo] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Holo] #5 brings $47.00 versus $19.79 raw — a $27.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.79
- PSA 10
- $47.00
- PSA 9
- $39.00
- 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 | $47.00 | +$2.21 | −$22.79 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $39.00 | −$5.79 | −$30.79 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $35.26 | −$9.53 | −$34.53 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $19.79 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% | $41.00 | −$28.79 |
| 50% | $43.00 | −$26.79 |
| 75% | $45.00 | −$24.79 |
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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.00 | −$14.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Trae Young [Holo] #5 — FAQ
Is Trae Young [Holo] #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Holo] #5 brings $47.00 versus $19.79 raw — a $27.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Trae Young [Holo] #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Holo] #5 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Donruss Optic the Rookies) sells for about $47.00 versus $19.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trae Young [Holo] #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trae Young [Holo] #5 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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