Is Shai Gilgeous Alexander #RSSGA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous Alexander #RSSGA sells for $1,950 against $635 raw: a $1,315 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($861) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $635
- PSA 10
- $1,950
- PSA 9
- $861
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $1,950 | +$1,290 | +$1,265 | +$1,165 |
| PSA 9 | $861 | +$201 | +$176 | +$75.74 |
| PSA 8 | $600 | −$60.26 | −$85.26 | −$185 |
Net = sale price − $635 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% | $1,133 | +$448 |
| 50% | $1,406 | +$720 |
| 75% | $1,678 | +$992 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $2,535 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,950 | −$585 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,281 | −$1,254 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $771 | −$1,764 | 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 #RSSGA — FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous Alexander #RSSGA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous Alexander #RSSGA sells for $1,950 against $635 raw: a $1,315 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($861) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous Alexander #RSSGA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous Alexander #RSSGA (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Prizm Rookie Signatures) sells for about $1,950 versus $635 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shai Gilgeous Alexander #RSSGA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,535, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,950. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shai Gilgeous Alexander #RSSGA 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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