Is Ben Simmons #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ben Simmons #6 sells for $38.00 against $4.80 raw: a $33.20 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $38.00 | +$8.20 | −$16.80 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | +$2.20 | −$22.80 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $29.51 | −$0.29 | −$25.29 | −$125 |
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% | $33.50 | −$21.30 |
| 50% | $35.00 | −$19.80 |
| 75% | $36.50 | −$18.30 |
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 | $208 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.00 | −$170 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$185 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$185 | 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 | $38.00 | $23.00 | $208 | $23.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29.51 |
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Grading Ben Simmons #6 — FAQ
Is Ben Simmons #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ben Simmons #6 sells for $38.00 against $4.80 raw: a $33.20 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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 Ben Simmons #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ben Simmons #6 (Basketball Cards 2016 Panini Prizm Mosaic) sells for about $38.00 versus $4.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ben Simmons #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $208, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ben Simmons #6 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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