Is P.J. Brown #SPJB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 P.J. Brown #SPJB brings $35.36 versus $3.99 raw — a $31.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.99
- PSA 10
- $35.36
- PSA 9
- $24.49
- Gem premium
- 8.9×
- 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 | $35.36 | +$6.37 | −$18.63 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $24.49 | −$4.50 | −$29.50 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $8.84 | −$20.15 | −$45.15 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 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% | $27.21 | −$26.78 |
| 50% | $29.92 | −$24.07 |
| 75% | $32.64 | −$21.35 |
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 | $46.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35.36 | −$10.64 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 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 P.J. Brown #SPJB — FAQ
Is P.J. Brown #SPJB worth grading?
A PSA 10 P.J. Brown #SPJB brings $35.36 versus $3.99 raw — a $31.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 P.J. Brown #SPJB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 P.J. Brown #SPJB (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Prizm Signatures) sells for about $35.36 versus $3.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for P.J. Brown #SPJB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.36. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does P.J. Brown #SPJB 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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