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Is LaMelo Ball [Autograph Red Wave] #105 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Autograph Red Wave] #105 brings $1,025 versus $476 raw — a $549 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $476
- PSA 10
- $1,025
- 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 | $1,025 | +$524 | +$499 | +$399 |
| PSA 8 | $250 | −$251 | −$276 | −$376 |
Net = sale price − $476 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $1,333 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,025 | −$308 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $615 | −$718 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $615 | −$718 | 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 [Autograph Red Wave] #105 — FAQ
Is LaMelo Ball [Autograph Red Wave] #105 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Autograph Red Wave] #105 brings $1,025 versus $476 raw — a $549 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Autograph Red Wave] #105 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Autograph Red Wave] #105 (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Contenders Optic) sells for about $1,025 versus $476 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LaMelo Ball [Autograph Red Wave] #105?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,333, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,025. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LaMelo Ball [Autograph Red Wave] #105 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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