Is Tyrese Maxey worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tyrese Maxey brings $165 versus $83.88 raw — a $80.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($107) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $83.88
- PSA 10
- $165
- PSA 9
- $107
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $165 | +$55.66 | +$30.66 | −$69.34 |
| PSA 9 | $107 | −$1.78 | −$26.78 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $65.00 | −$43.88 | −$68.88 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $83.88 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% | $121 | −$12.42 |
| 50% | $136 | +$1.94 |
| 75% | $150 | +$16.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 | $214 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $165 | −$49.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $124 | −$90.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$115 | 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 | $165 | $99.00 | $214 | $124 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $161 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $107 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $65.00 |
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Grading Tyrese Maxey — FAQ
Is Tyrese Maxey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyrese Maxey brings $165 versus $83.88 raw — a $80.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($107) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tyrese Maxey worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyrese Maxey (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Revolution Rookie Autographs) sells for about $165 versus $83.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyrese Maxey?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $214, ahead of PSA 10 at $165. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tyrese Maxey 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 Tyrese Maxey break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tyrese Maxey breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $107).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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