Is Magic Johnson [Fast Break] #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Fast Break] #8 brings $34.00 versus $3.89 raw — a $30.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.89
- PSA 10
- $34.00
- PSA 9
- $24.70
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $34.00 | +$5.11 | −$19.89 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $24.70 | −$4.19 | −$29.19 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $7.98 | −$20.91 | −$45.91 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.89 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% | $27.02 | −$26.87 |
| 50% | $29.35 | −$24.54 |
| 75% | $31.68 | −$22.21 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.00 | −$10.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.99 | −$29.01 | 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 Magic Johnson [Fast Break] #8 — FAQ
Is Magic Johnson [Fast Break] #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Fast Break] #8 brings $34.00 versus $3.89 raw — a $30.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Fast Break] #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson [Fast Break] #8 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Prizm Far Out) sells for about $34.00 versus $3.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magic Johnson [Fast Break] #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magic Johnson [Fast Break] #8 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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