Is Shaquille O'Neal #300 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #300 brings $31.50 versus $4.99 raw — a $26.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.99
- PSA 10
- $31.50
- PSA 9
- $13.91
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 | $31.50 | +$1.51 | −$23.49 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $13.91 | −$16.08 | −$41.08 | −$141 |
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% | $18.31 | −$36.68 |
| 50% | $22.70 | −$32.29 |
| 75% | $27.10 | −$27.89 |
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 | $41.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.50 | −$9.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $31.50 | $19.00 | $41.00 | $19.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.91 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Shaquille O'Neal #300 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #300 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #300 brings $31.50 versus $4.99 raw — a $26.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #300 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #300 (Basketball Cards 2016 Panini Select) sells for about $31.50 versus $4.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaquille O'Neal #300?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaquille O'Neal #300 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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