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Is LaMelo Ball [Red White Orange Shimmer] #183 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Red White Orange Shimmer] #183 brings $43.09 versus $4.44 raw — a $38.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.44
- PSA 10
- $43.09
- PSA 9
- $19.72
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $43.09 | +$13.65 | −$11.35 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $19.72 | −$9.72 | −$34.72 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$19.45 | −$44.45 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.44 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% | $25.56 | −$28.88 |
| 50% | $31.41 | −$23.04 |
| 75% | $37.25 | −$17.19 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.09 | −$12.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$36.00 | 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 LaMelo Ball [Red White Orange Shimmer] #183 — FAQ
Is LaMelo Ball [Red White Orange Shimmer] #183 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Red White Orange Shimmer] #183 brings $43.09 versus $4.44 raw — a $38.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Red White Orange Shimmer] #183 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Red White Orange Shimmer] #183 (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Select) sells for about $43.09 versus $4.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LaMelo Ball [Red White Orange Shimmer] #183?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LaMelo Ball [Red White Orange Shimmer] #183 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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