Is Class of 2018 #15 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Class of 2018 #15 sells for $54.48 against $8.72 raw: a $45.76 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) 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)
- $8.72
- PSA 10
- $54.48
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $54.48 | +$20.76 | −$4.24 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$13.72 | −$38.72 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $18.38 | −$15.34 | −$40.34 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $8.72 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% | $28.62 | −$30.10 |
| 50% | $37.24 | −$21.48 |
| 75% | $45.86 | −$12.86 |
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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $57.50 | −$13.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $54.48 | −$16.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Class of 2018 #15 — FAQ
Is Class of 2018 #15 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Class of 2018 #15 sells for $54.48 against $8.72 raw: a $45.76 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.00) 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 Class of 2018 #15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Class of 2018 #15 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Prizm Luck of the Lottery) sells for about $54.48 versus $8.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Class of 2018 #15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $57.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Class of 2018 #15 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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