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Is Jayson Tatum [Press Proof Purple] #198 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum [Press Proof Purple] #198 sells for $220 against $94.73 raw: a $125 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($184) 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)
- $94.73
- PSA 10
- $220
- PSA 9
- $184
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $220 | +$100 | +$75.27 | −$24.73 |
| PSA 9 | $184 | +$63.82 | +$38.82 | −$61.18 |
| PSA 8 | $89.33 | −$30.40 | −$55.40 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $94.73 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% | $193 | +$47.93 |
| 50% | $202 | +$57.05 |
| 75% | $211 | +$66.16 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $286 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $220 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $132 | −$154 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $132 | −$154 | 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 | $220 | $132 | $286 | $132 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $202 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $184 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $89.33 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Jayson Tatum [Press Proof Purple] #198 — FAQ
Is Jayson Tatum [Press Proof Purple] #198 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum [Press Proof Purple] #198 sells for $220 against $94.73 raw: a $125 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($184) 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 Jayson Tatum [Press Proof Purple] #198 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum [Press Proof Purple] #198 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Donruss) sells for about $220 versus $94.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jayson Tatum [Press Proof Purple] #198?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $286, ahead of PSA 10 at $220. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jayson Tatum [Press Proof Purple] #198 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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Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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