Is Donovan Mitchell #188 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Donovan Mitchell #188 brings $30.15 versus $2.72 raw — a $27.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.34) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.72
- PSA 10
- $30.15
- PSA 9
- $10.34
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $30.15 | +$2.43 | −$22.57 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $10.34 | −$17.38 | −$42.38 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$20.72 | −$45.72 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.72 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% | $15.29 | −$37.43 |
| 50% | $20.24 | −$32.48 |
| 75% | $25.20 | −$27.52 |
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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.15 | −$37.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.50 | −$50.50 | 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 | $30.15 | $18.00 | $68.00 | $17.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $14.85 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $10.34 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.26 |
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Grading Donovan Mitchell #188 — FAQ
Is Donovan Mitchell #188 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Donovan Mitchell #188 brings $30.15 versus $2.72 raw — a $27.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.34) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Donovan Mitchell #188 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Donovan Mitchell #188 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Donruss) sells for about $30.15 versus $2.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Donovan Mitchell #188?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Donovan Mitchell #188 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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