Is LaMelo Ball #RA-LB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball #RA-LB brings $296 versus $135 raw — a $160 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($156) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $135
- PSA 10
- $296
- PSA 9
- $156
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $296 | +$135 | +$110 | +$10.25 |
| PSA 9 | $156 | −$4.26 | −$29.26 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $109 | −$51.23 | −$76.23 | −$176 |
Net = sale price − $135 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% | $191 | +$5.62 |
| 50% | $226 | +$40.50 |
| 75% | $261 | +$75.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $384 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $296 | −$88.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $177 | −$207 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $177 | −$207 | 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 LaMelo Ball #RA-LB — FAQ
Is LaMelo Ball #RA-LB worth grading?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball #RA-LB brings $296 versus $135 raw — a $160 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($156) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 LaMelo Ball #RA-LB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball #RA-LB (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Revolution Rookie Autographs) sells for about $296 versus $135 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LaMelo Ball #RA-LB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $384, ahead of PSA 10 at $296. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LaMelo Ball #RA-LB 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 LaMelo Ball #RA-LB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LaMelo Ball #RA-LB breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $156).
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