Is Jaylen Brown #153 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jaylen Brown #153 brings $39.88 versus $4.13 raw — a $35.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.13
- PSA 10
- $39.88
- PSA 9
- $18.40
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $39.88 | +$10.75 | −$14.25 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $18.40 | −$10.73 | −$35.73 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$21.63 | −$46.63 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $4.13 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% | $23.77 | −$30.36 |
| 50% | $29.14 | −$24.99 |
| 75% | $34.51 | −$19.62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $74.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $52.00 | −$22.95 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.88 | −$35.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.50 | −$52.45 | 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 | $39.88 | $74.95 | $52.00 | $22.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.40 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $2.82 |
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Grading Jaylen Brown #153 — FAQ
Is Jaylen Brown #153 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jaylen Brown #153 brings $39.88 versus $4.13 raw — a $35.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jaylen Brown #153 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jaylen Brown #153 (Basketball Cards 2016 Panini Prestige) sells for about $39.88 versus $4.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jaylen Brown #153?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $74.95, ahead of BGS 10 at $52.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jaylen Brown #153 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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