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Is Desmond Bane [Red, White, Blue Prizm] #297 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Desmond Bane [Red, White, Blue Prizm] #297 brings $29.99 versus $1.99 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $16.97
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$3.00 | −$22.00 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $16.97 | −$10.02 | −$35.02 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $6.90 | −$20.09 | −$45.09 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $20.22 | −$31.77 |
| 50% | $23.48 | −$28.51 |
| 75% | $26.73 | −$25.25 |
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 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.99 | −$9.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.02 | −$26.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.50 | −$33.50 | 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 | $29.99 | $5.50 | $39.00 | $12.02 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $19.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $16.97 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.90 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Desmond Bane [Red, White, Blue Prizm] #297 — FAQ
Is Desmond Bane [Red, White, Blue Prizm] #297 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Desmond Bane [Red, White, Blue Prizm] #297 brings $29.99 versus $1.99 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Desmond Bane [Red, White, Blue Prizm] #297 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Desmond Bane [Red, White, Blue Prizm] #297 (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Prizm) sells for about $29.99 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Desmond Bane [Red, White, Blue Prizm] #297?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Desmond Bane [Red, White, Blue Prizm] #297 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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