Is Cooper Flagg #M-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #M-5 sells for $41,294 against $8,887 raw: a $32,408 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($14,129) 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)
- $8,887
- PSA 10
- $41,294
- PSA 9
- $14,129
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $41,294 | +$32,383 | +$32,358 | +$32,258 |
| PSA 9 | $14,129 | +$5,218 | +$5,193 | +$5,093 |
| PSA 8 | $8,000 | −$912 | −$937 | −$1,037 |
Net = sale price − $8,887 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% | $20,921 | +$11,984 |
| 50% | $27,712 | +$18,775 |
| 75% | $34,503 | +$25,566 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $53,682 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41,294 | −$12,388 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24,777 | −$28,905 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16,518 | −$37,164 | 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 Cooper Flagg #M-5 — FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg #M-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #M-5 sells for $41,294 against $8,887 raw: a $32,408 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($14,129) 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 Cooper Flagg #M-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #M-5 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Update Minionfractor) sells for about $41,294 versus $8,887 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Nov 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper Flagg #M-5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53,682, ahead of PSA 10 at $41,294. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper Flagg #M-5 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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