Is Pascal Siakam #35 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pascal Siakam #35 brings $98.63 versus $52.51 raw — a $46.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.30) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.51
- PSA 10
- $98.63
- PSA 9
- $36.30
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $98.63 | +$21.12 | −$3.88 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $36.30 | −$41.21 | −$66.21 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $52.51 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% | $51.88 | −$50.63 |
| 50% | $67.47 | −$35.04 |
| 75% | $83.05 | −$19.46 |
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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.63 | −$29.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$69.00 | 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.
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Grading Pascal Siakam #35 — FAQ
Is Pascal Siakam #35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pascal Siakam #35 brings $98.63 versus $52.51 raw — a $46.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.30) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Pascal Siakam #35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pascal Siakam #35 (Basketball Cards 2016 Panini Donruss Optic Rookie Signatures) sells for about $98.63 versus $52.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pascal Siakam #35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $128, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.63. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pascal Siakam #35 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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