Is Grayson Allen #89 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Grayson Allen #89 brings $54.95 versus $20.64 raw — a $34.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.95) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.64
- PSA 10
- $54.95
- PSA 9
- $17.95
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $54.95 | +$9.31 | −$15.69 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $17.95 | −$27.69 | −$52.69 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $20.64 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% | $27.20 | −$43.44 |
| 50% | $36.45 | −$34.19 |
| 75% | $45.70 | −$24.94 |
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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.95 | −$16.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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.
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Grading Grayson Allen #89 — FAQ
Is Grayson Allen #89 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grayson Allen #89 brings $54.95 versus $20.64 raw — a $34.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.95) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Grayson Allen #89 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grayson Allen #89 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Obsidian) sells for about $54.95 versus $20.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grayson Allen #89?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grayson Allen #89 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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