Is Pau Gasol #32 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pau Gasol #32 brings $37.41 versus $0.55 raw — a $36.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.55
- PSA 10
- $37.41
- PSA 9
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 68×
- 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 | $37.41 | +$11.86 | −$13.14 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $9.99 | −$15.56 | −$40.56 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $5.82 | −$19.73 | −$44.73 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.55 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% | $16.84 | −$33.70 |
| 50% | $23.70 | −$26.85 |
| 75% | $30.55 | −$20.00 |
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.41 | −$11.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 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 | $37.41 | $22.00 | $49.00 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.18 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.82 |
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Grading Pau Gasol #32 — FAQ
Is Pau Gasol #32 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pau Gasol #32 brings $37.41 versus $0.55 raw — a $36.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Pau Gasol #32 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pau Gasol #32 (Basketball Cards 2003 Skybox Autographics) sells for about $37.41 versus $0.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 68× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pau Gasol #32?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pau Gasol #32 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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