Is Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 sells for $200 against $13.50 raw: a $187 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.50) 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)
- $13.50
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $58.50
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $200 | +$162 | +$137 | +$36.50 |
| PSA 9 | $58.50 | +$20.00 | −$5.00 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $13.50 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% | $93.88 | +$30.38 |
| 50% | $129 | +$65.75 |
| 75% | $165 | +$101 |
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 | $260 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $200 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | −$140 | 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 Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 — FAQ
Is Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 sells for $200 against $13.50 raw: a $187 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.50) 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 Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Contenders) sells for about $200 versus $13.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $260, ahead of PSA 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 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 Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Markelle Fultz [Autograph Premium Edition] #101 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.50).
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