Is Zion Williamson #105 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson #105 sells for $69.23 against $15.68 raw: a $53.55 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.29) 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)
- $15.68
- PSA 10
- $69.23
- PSA 9
- $41.29
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $69.23 | +$28.55 | +$3.55 | −$96.45 |
| PSA 9 | $41.29 | +$0.61 | −$24.39 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $25.70 | −$14.98 | −$39.98 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $15.68 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% | $48.28 | −$17.40 |
| 50% | $55.26 | −$10.42 |
| 75% | $62.24 | −$3.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 87%. 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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.23 | −$20.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 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 | $69.23 | $42.00 | $90.00 | $42.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $68.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.29 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.70 |
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Grading Zion Williamson #105 — FAQ
Is Zion Williamson #105 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson #105 sells for $69.23 against $15.68 raw: a $53.55 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.29) 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 Zion Williamson #105 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson #105 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Court Kings) sells for about $69.23 versus $15.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zion Williamson #105?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zion Williamson #105 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 Zion Williamson #105 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zion Williamson #105 breaks even when it gems about 87% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.29).
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