Is Jalen Brunson [Blackout] #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jalen Brunson [Blackout] #14 sells for $70.00 against $4.42 raw: a $65.58 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.16) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.42
- PSA 10
- $70.00
- PSA 9
- $58.16
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $70.00 | +$40.58 | +$15.58 | −$84.42 |
| PSA 9 | $58.16 | +$28.74 | +$3.74 | −$96.26 |
| PSA 8 | $8.78 | −$20.64 | −$45.64 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.42 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% | $61.12 | +$6.70 |
| 50% | $64.08 | +$9.66 |
| 75% | $67.04 | +$12.62 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $91.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $70.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 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 Jalen Brunson [Blackout] #14 — FAQ
Is Jalen Brunson [Blackout] #14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jalen Brunson [Blackout] #14 sells for $70.00 against $4.42 raw: a $65.58 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.16) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jalen Brunson [Blackout] #14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jalen Brunson [Blackout] #14 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps) sells for about $70.00 versus $4.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jalen Brunson [Blackout] #14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $91.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $70.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jalen Brunson [Blackout] #14 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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