Is Trae Young [Surge] #LST-47 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Surge] #LST-47 sells for $48.75 against $4.86 raw: a $43.89 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.86) 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)
- $4.86
- PSA 10
- $48.75
- PSA 9
- $16.86
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $48.75 | +$18.89 | −$6.11 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $16.86 | −$13.00 | −$38.00 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $9.03 | −$20.83 | −$45.83 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.86 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% | $24.83 | −$30.03 |
| 50% | $32.80 | −$22.05 |
| 75% | $40.78 | −$14.08 |
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 | $63.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.75 | −$14.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 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 [Surge] #LST-47 — FAQ
Is Trae Young [Surge] #LST-47 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Surge] #LST-47 sells for $48.75 against $4.86 raw: a $43.89 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.86) 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 Trae Young [Surge] #LST-47 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Surge] #LST-47 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Limited Stock Legends) sells for about $48.75 versus $4.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trae Young [Surge] #LST-47?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $63.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trae Young [Surge] #LST-47 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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