Is Kawhi Leonard #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kawhi Leonard #8 brings $160 versus $59.87 raw — a $100 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $59.87
- PSA 10
- $160
- PSA 9
- $56.50
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $160 | +$75.32 | +$50.32 | −$49.68 |
| PSA 9 | $56.50 | −$28.37 | −$53.37 | −$153 |
| PSA 8 | $46.47 | −$38.40 | −$63.40 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $59.87 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% | $82.42 | −$27.45 |
| 50% | $108 | −$1.52 |
| 75% | $134 | +$24.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 | $208 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $160 | −$47.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $96.00 | −$112 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $96.00 | −$112 | 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 | $160 | $96.00 | $208 | $96.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $72.50 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $56.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $46.47 |
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Grading Kawhi Leonard #8 — FAQ
Is Kawhi Leonard #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kawhi Leonard #8 brings $160 versus $59.87 raw — a $100 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kawhi Leonard #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kawhi Leonard #8 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Mosaic Stained Glass) sells for about $160 versus $59.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kawhi Leonard #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $208, ahead of PSA 10 at $160. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kawhi Leonard #8 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 Kawhi Leonard #8 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kawhi Leonard #8 breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.50).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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