Is Noah Penda #SMR-NP worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Noah Penda #SMR-NP sells for $49.18 against $5.99 raw: a $43.19 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.90) 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)
- $5.99
- PSA 10
- $49.18
- PSA 9
- $16.90
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $49.18 | +$18.19 | −$6.81 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $16.90 | −$14.09 | −$39.09 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $9.03 | −$21.96 | −$46.96 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $5.99 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% | $24.97 | −$31.02 |
| 50% | $33.04 | −$22.95 |
| 75% | $41.11 | −$14.88 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.18 | −$14.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$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 Noah Penda #SMR-NP — FAQ
Is Noah Penda #SMR-NP worth grading?
A PSA 10 Noah Penda #SMR-NP sells for $49.18 against $5.99 raw: a $43.19 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.90) 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 Noah Penda #SMR-NP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Noah Penda #SMR-NP (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Stratospheric Signature Rookie) sells for about $49.18 versus $5.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Noah Penda #SMR-NP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.18. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Noah Penda #SMR-NP 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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