Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 brings $174 versus $75.08 raw — a $98.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $75.08
- PSA 10
- $174
- PSA 9
- $62.99
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $174 | +$73.65 | +$48.65 | −$51.35 |
| PSA 9 | $62.99 | −$37.09 | −$62.09 | −$162 |
| PSA 8 | $62.94 | −$37.14 | −$62.14 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $75.08 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% | $90.67 | −$34.41 |
| 50% | $118 | −$6.72 |
| 75% | $146 | +$20.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $226 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $174 | −$52.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $104 | −$122 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $104 | −$122 | 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 — FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 brings $174 versus $75.08 raw — a $98.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Dominion) sells for about $174 versus $75.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $226, ahead of PSA 10 at $174. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #130 breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.99).
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