Is Shaquille O'Neal #260 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #260 brings $30.49 versus $0.99 raw — a $29.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.99
- PSA 10
- $30.49
- PSA 9
- $7.01
- Gem premium
- 31×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $30.49 | +$4.50 | −$20.50 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $7.01 | −$18.98 | −$43.98 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $6.08 | −$19.91 | −$44.91 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $12.88 | −$38.11 |
| 50% | $18.75 | −$32.24 |
| 75% | $24.62 | −$26.37 |
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.49 | −$9.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$22.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $30.49 | $18.00 | $40.00 | $18.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23.46 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $7.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.08 |
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Grading Shaquille O'Neal #260 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #260 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #260 brings $30.49 versus $0.99 raw — a $29.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #260 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #260 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps) sells for about $30.49 versus $0.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaquille O'Neal #260?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaquille O'Neal #260 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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