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Is Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB sells for $245 against $41.00 raw: a $204 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.13) 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)
- $41.00
- PSA 10
- $245
- PSA 9
- $84.13
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $245 | +$179 | +$154 | +$53.79 |
| PSA 9 | $84.13 | +$18.13 | −$6.87 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $47.51 | −$18.49 | −$43.49 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $41.00 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% | $124 | +$33.29 |
| 50% | $164 | +$73.46 |
| 75% | $205 | +$114 |
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 | $318 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $245 | −$73.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $147 | −$171 | 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 Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB — FAQ
Is Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB sells for $245 against $41.00 raw: a $204 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.13) 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 Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps NBA Hoops 1989 Signature) sells for about $245 versus $41.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $318, ahead of PSA 10 at $245. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB 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 Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mikal Bridges [Green Hoops] #89S-MB breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $84.13).
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