Is Anfernee Simons #ASM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Anfernee Simons #ASM sells for $125 against $31.25 raw: a $93.74 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.88) 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)
- $31.25
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $64.88
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $125 | +$68.74 | +$43.74 | −$56.26 |
| PSA 9 | $64.88 | +$8.63 | −$16.37 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $26.10 | −$30.15 | −$55.15 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $31.25 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% | $79.91 | −$1.34 |
| 50% | $94.94 | +$13.69 |
| 75% | $110 | +$28.71 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 | $162 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$37.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$87.00 | 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 Anfernee Simons #ASM — FAQ
Is Anfernee Simons #ASM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Anfernee Simons #ASM sells for $125 against $31.25 raw: a $93.74 spread, 4.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.88) 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 Anfernee Simons #ASM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Anfernee Simons #ASM (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Select Rookie Signatures) sells for about $125 versus $31.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Anfernee Simons #ASM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $162, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Anfernee Simons #ASM 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 Anfernee Simons #ASM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Anfernee Simons #ASM breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.88).
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