Is Trae Young #142 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trae Young #142 brings $29.54 versus $2.80 raw — a $26.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.80
- PSA 10
- $29.54
- PSA 9
- $14.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $29.54 | +$1.74 | −$23.26 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | −$13.80 | −$38.80 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $12.99 | −$14.81 | −$39.81 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.80 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% | $17.88 | −$34.92 |
| 50% | $21.77 | −$31.03 |
| 75% | $25.66 | −$27.14 |
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 | $214 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.54 | −$185 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$196 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.31 | −$198 | 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 #142 — FAQ
Is Trae Young #142 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trae Young #142 brings $29.54 versus $2.80 raw — a $26.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Trae Young #142 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trae Young #142 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Select) sells for about $29.54 versus $2.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trae Young #142?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $214, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trae Young #142 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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