Is Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM sells for $112 against $19.49 raw: a $92.96 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.67) 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)
- $19.49
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $39.67
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $112 | +$67.96 | +$42.96 | −$57.04 |
| PSA 9 | $39.67 | −$4.82 | −$29.82 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $38.00 | −$6.49 | −$31.49 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $19.49 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% | $57.87 | −$11.63 |
| 50% | $76.06 | +$6.57 |
| 75% | $94.26 | +$24.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$33.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM — FAQ
Is Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM sells for $112 against $19.49 raw: a $92.96 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.67) 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 Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Signature Style) sells for about $112 versus $19.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM 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.
What gem rate makes grading Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alonzo Mourning [Refractor] #SS-AM breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.67).
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