Is Jimmy Butler #249 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jimmy Butler #249 brings $32.14 versus $3.91 raw — a $28.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.91
- PSA 10
- $32.14
- PSA 9
- $22.00
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $32.14 | +$3.23 | −$21.77 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $22.00 | −$6.91 | −$31.91 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $19.97 | −$8.94 | −$33.94 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.91 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% | $24.54 | −$29.38 |
| 50% | $27.07 | −$26.84 |
| 75% | $29.61 | −$24.30 |
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 | $67.66 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.14 | −$35.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$48.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14.50 | −$53.16 | 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 | $32.14 | $19.00 | $67.66 | $14.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.78 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $22.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.97 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
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Grading Jimmy Butler #249 — FAQ
Is Jimmy Butler #249 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jimmy Butler #249 brings $32.14 versus $3.91 raw — a $28.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jimmy Butler #249 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jimmy Butler #249 (Basketball Cards 2012 Panini Hoops) sells for about $32.14 versus $3.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jimmy Butler #249?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.66, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jimmy Butler #249 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.
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