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Is Trae Young [Shock] #198 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Shock] #198 brings $39.29 versus $5.80 raw — a $33.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.80
- PSA 10
- $39.29
- PSA 9
- $14.25
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $39.29 | +$8.49 | −$16.51 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $14.25 | −$16.55 | −$41.55 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.75 | −$21.05 | −$46.05 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.80 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% | $20.51 | −$35.29 |
| 50% | $26.77 | −$29.03 |
| 75% | $33.03 | −$22.77 |
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 | $51.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.29 | −$11.71 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$27.00 | 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 [Shock] #198 — FAQ
Is Trae Young [Shock] #198 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Shock] #198 brings $39.29 versus $5.80 raw — a $33.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Trae Young [Shock] #198 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Shock] #198 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Donruss Optic) sells for about $39.29 versus $5.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trae Young [Shock] #198?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $51.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trae Young [Shock] #198 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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