Is Jayson Tatum #PP-5 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 34× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #PP-5 sells for $42.22 against $1.25 raw: a $40.97 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.25
- PSA 10
- $42.22
- PSA 9
- $17.00
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $42.22 | +$15.97 | −$9.03 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | −$9.25 | −$34.25 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $15.47 | −$10.78 | −$35.78 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $23.30 | −$27.95 |
| 50% | $29.61 | −$21.64 |
| 75% | $35.91 | −$15.34 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.22 | −$12.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Jayson Tatum #PP-5 — FAQ
Is Jayson Tatum #PP-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #PP-5 sells for $42.22 against $1.25 raw: a $40.97 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #PP-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #PP-5 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Power Player) sells for about $42.22 versus $1.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jayson Tatum #PP-5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jayson Tatum #PP-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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