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Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151 sells for $285 against $67.00 raw: a $218 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($111) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $67.00
- PSA 10
- $285
- PSA 9
- $111
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $285 | +$193 | +$168 | +$67.50 |
| PSA 9 | $111 | +$18.57 | −$6.43 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $78.67 | −$13.33 | −$38.33 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $67.00 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% | $154 | +$37.05 |
| 50% | $198 | +$80.53 |
| 75% | $241 | +$124 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $370 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $285 | −$85.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $171 | −$199 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $106 | −$264 | 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 [Dazzle] #151 — FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151 sells for $285 against $67.00 raw: a $218 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($111) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Threads) sells for about $285 versus $67.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $370, ahead of PSA 10 at $285. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Dazzle] #151 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $111).
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