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Is Bam Adebayo [Shock] #187 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bam Adebayo [Shock] #187 brings $43.50 versus $4.63 raw — a $38.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.63
- PSA 10
- $43.50
- PSA 9
- $19.28
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $43.50 | +$13.87 | −$11.13 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $19.28 | −$10.35 | −$35.35 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $12.24 | −$17.39 | −$42.39 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $4.63 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% | $25.34 | −$29.29 |
| 50% | $31.39 | −$23.24 |
| 75% | $37.45 | −$17.19 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.50 | −$13.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.37 | −$38.63 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.50 | $26.00 | $57.00 | $18.37 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $26.22 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.28 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.24 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3.25 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Bam Adebayo [Shock] #187 — FAQ
Is Bam Adebayo [Shock] #187 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bam Adebayo [Shock] #187 brings $43.50 versus $4.63 raw — a $38.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bam Adebayo [Shock] #187 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bam Adebayo [Shock] #187 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Donruss Optic) sells for about $43.50 versus $4.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bam Adebayo [Shock] #187?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bam Adebayo [Shock] #187 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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