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Is JA Morant [Holo] #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 JA Morant [Holo] #2 brings $55.00 versus $22.24 raw — a $32.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.24
- PSA 10
- $55.00
- PSA 9
- $46.00
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $55.00 | +$7.76 | −$17.24 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $46.00 | −$1.24 | −$26.24 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $41.50 | −$5.74 | −$30.74 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $22.24 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% | $48.25 | −$23.99 |
| 50% | $50.50 | −$21.74 |
| 75% | $52.75 | −$19.49 |
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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.00 | −$17.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 | $55.00 | $33.00 | $72.00 | $33.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $41.50 |
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Grading JA Morant [Holo] #2 — FAQ
Is JA Morant [Holo] #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 JA Morant [Holo] #2 brings $55.00 versus $22.24 raw — a $32.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 JA Morant [Holo] #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 JA Morant [Holo] #2 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Donruss Optic the Rookies) sells for about $55.00 versus $22.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for JA Morant [Holo] #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does JA Morant [Holo] #2 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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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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