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Is Magic Johnson [Holo Optic] #141 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Holo Optic] #141 brings $41.40 versus $2.39 raw — a $39.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.84) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.39
- PSA 10
- $41.40
- PSA 9
- $13.84
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $41.40 | +$14.01 | −$10.99 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $13.84 | −$13.55 | −$38.55 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.18 | −$20.21 | −$45.21 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.39 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% | $20.73 | −$31.66 |
| 50% | $27.62 | −$24.77 |
| 75% | $34.51 | −$17.88 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.40 | −$12.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 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 | $41.40 | $25.00 | $54.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.32 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.84 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.18 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Magic Johnson [Holo Optic] #141 — FAQ
Is Magic Johnson [Holo Optic] #141 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Holo Optic] #141 brings $41.40 versus $2.39 raw — a $39.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.84) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Holo Optic] #141 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Holo Optic] #141 (Basketball Cards 2025 Panini Donruss) sells for about $41.40 versus $2.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magic Johnson [Holo Optic] #141?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magic Johnson [Holo Optic] #141 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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