Is JA Morant [Gold] #230 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 JA Morant [Gold] #230 brings $1,050 versus $1,000 raw — a $50.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($424) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,000
- PSA 10
- $1,050
- PSA 9
- $424
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $1,050 | +$25.00 | +$0.00 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $424 | −$601 | −$626 | −$726 |
Net = sale price − $1,000 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% | $581 | −$469 |
| 50% | $737 | −$313 |
| 75% | $894 | −$156 |
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 | $1,365 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,050 | −$315 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $630 | −$735 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $630 | −$735 | 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 JA Morant [Gold] #230 — FAQ
Is JA Morant [Gold] #230 worth grading?
A PSA 10 JA Morant [Gold] #230 brings $1,050 versus $1,000 raw — a $50.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($424) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 JA Morant [Gold] #230 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 JA Morant [Gold] #230 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Chronicles) sells for about $1,050 versus $1,000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for JA Morant [Gold] #230?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,365, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,050. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does JA Morant [Gold] #230 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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