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Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Red White Blue Refractor] #141 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Red White Blue Refractor] #141 brings $68.41 versus $23.28 raw — a $45.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.28
- PSA 10
- $68.41
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $68.41 | +$20.13 | −$4.87 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$28.28 | −$53.28 | −$153 |
| PSA 8 | $16.85 | −$31.43 | −$56.43 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $23.28 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% | $32.10 | −$41.18 |
| 50% | $44.20 | −$29.08 |
| 75% | $56.31 | −$16.97 |
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 | $89.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $68.41 | −$20.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$54.00 | 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Red White Blue Refractor] #141 — FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Red White Blue Refractor] #141 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Red White Blue Refractor] #141 brings $68.41 versus $23.28 raw — a $45.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Red White Blue Refractor] #141 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Red White Blue Refractor] #141 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $68.41 versus $23.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Red White Blue Refractor] #141?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $89.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Red White Blue Refractor] #141 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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