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Is Malik Monk [Fast Break Prizm Blue] #233 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Malik Monk [Fast Break Prizm Blue] #233 sells for $52.00 against $4.80 raw: a $47.20 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.49) 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)
- $4.80
- PSA 10
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $42.49
- 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 | $52.00 | +$22.20 | −$2.80 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $42.49 | +$12.69 | −$12.31 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $4.80 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% | $44.87 | −$9.93 |
| 50% | $47.25 | −$7.55 |
| 75% | $49.62 | −$5.18 |
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 | $52.00 | −$16.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$37.00 | 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 | $52.00 | $31.00 | $68.00 | $31.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $47.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $42.49 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Malik Monk [Fast Break Prizm Blue] #233 — FAQ
Is Malik Monk [Fast Break Prizm Blue] #233 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malik Monk [Fast Break Prizm Blue] #233 sells for $52.00 against $4.80 raw: a $47.20 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.49) 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 Malik Monk [Fast Break Prizm Blue] #233 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malik Monk [Fast Break Prizm Blue] #233 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Prizm) sells for about $52.00 versus $4.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malik Monk [Fast Break Prizm Blue] #233?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malik Monk [Fast Break Prizm Blue] #233 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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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