Is Jayson Tatum #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #3 sells for $243 against $45.25 raw: a $198 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.75) 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)
- $45.25
- PSA 10
- $243
- PSA 9
- $88.75
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $243 | +$173 | +$148 | +$48.02 |
| PSA 9 | $88.75 | +$18.50 | −$6.50 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $61.23 | −$9.02 | −$34.02 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $45.25 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% | $127 | +$32.13 |
| 50% | $166 | +$70.76 |
| 75% | $205 | +$109 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $316 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $243 | −$72.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $146 | −$170 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $146 | −$170 | 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.
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Grading Jayson Tatum #3 — FAQ
Is Jayson Tatum #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #3 sells for $243 against $45.25 raw: a $198 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.75) 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 #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum #3 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Spectra) sells for about $243 versus $45.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jayson Tatum #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $316, ahead of PSA 10 at $243. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jayson Tatum #3 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.
What gem rate makes grading Jayson Tatum #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jayson Tatum #3 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $88.75).
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