Is Jayson Tatum #RS-1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #RS-1 sells for $305 against $47.06 raw: a $258 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.35) 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)
- $47.06
- PSA 10
- $305
- PSA 9
- $49.35
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $305 | +$233 | +$208 | +$108 |
| PSA 9 | $49.35 | −$22.71 | −$47.71 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $40.51 | −$31.55 | −$56.55 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $47.06 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% | $113 | +$16.12 |
| 50% | $177 | +$79.95 |
| 75% | $241 | +$144 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $396 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $305 | −$91.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $183 | −$213 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$297 | 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 Jayson Tatum #RS-1 — FAQ
Is Jayson Tatum #RS-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #RS-1 sells for $305 against $47.06 raw: a $258 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.35) 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 Jayson Tatum #RS-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #RS-1 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Rock Stars) sells for about $305 versus $47.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jayson Tatum #RS-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $396, ahead of PSA 10 at $305. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jayson Tatum #RS-1 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 Jayson Tatum #RS-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jayson Tatum #RS-1 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.35).
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