Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9 brings $4,592 versus $1,596 raw — a $2,996 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,549) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,596
- PSA 10
- $4,592
- PSA 9
- $1,549
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $4,592 | +$2,971 | +$2,946 | +$2,846 |
| PSA 9 | $1,549 | −$71.63 | −$96.63 | −$197 |
| PSA 8 | $1,118 | −$503 | −$528 | −$628 |
Net = sale price − $1,596 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% | $2,310 | +$664 |
| 50% | $3,070 | +$1,425 |
| 75% | $3,831 | +$2,185 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $5,969 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,592 | −$1,377 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,755 | −$3,214 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,755 | −$3,214 | 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9 — FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9 brings $4,592 versus $1,596 raw — a $2,996 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,549) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps All Kings) sells for about $4,592 versus $1,596 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,969, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,592. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9 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 #AK-9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #AK-9 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,549).
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