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Is Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm] #289 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm] #289 brings $37.13 versus $4.99 raw — a $32.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.99
- PSA 10
- $37.13
- PSA 9
- $22.47
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $37.13 | +$7.14 | −$17.86 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $22.47 | −$7.52 | −$32.52 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $10.62 | −$19.37 | −$44.37 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $26.13 | −$28.86 |
| 50% | $29.80 | −$25.19 |
| 75% | $33.47 | −$21.52 |
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 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.13 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$278 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$278 | 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 | $37.13 | $22.00 | $300 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $22.47 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.62 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm] #289 — FAQ
Is Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm] #289 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm] #289 brings $37.13 versus $4.99 raw — a $32.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm] #289 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm] #289 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Prizm) sells for about $37.13 versus $4.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm] #289?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $300, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lonzo Ball [Fast Break Prizm] #289 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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