Is Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A brings $115 versus $44.10 raw — a $71.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $44.10
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $59.50
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $115 | +$46.11 | +$21.11 | −$78.89 |
| PSA 9 | $59.50 | −$9.60 | −$34.60 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $44.10 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% | $73.43 | −$20.67 |
| 50% | $87.35 | −$6.75 |
| 75% | $101 | +$7.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$34.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 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 | $115 | $69.00 | $150 | $69.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $65.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $59.50 |
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Grading Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A — FAQ
Is Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A brings $115 versus $44.10 raw — a $71.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A (Basketball Cards 2003 SP Authentic Signatures) sells for about $115 versus $44.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A 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 Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alonzo Mourning #ZO-A breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.50).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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