Is LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm] worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm] brings $322 versus $194 raw — a $127 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($171) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $194
- PSA 10
- $322
- PSA 9
- $171
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $322 | +$102 | +$77.27 | −$22.73 |
| PSA 9 | $171 | −$48.32 | −$73.32 | −$173 |
| PSA 8 | $156 | −$63.71 | −$88.71 | −$189 |
Net = sale price − $194 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% | $209 | −$35.67 |
| 50% | $246 | +$1.97 |
| 75% | $284 | +$39.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $418 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $322 | −$96.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $193 | −$225 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $193 | −$225 | 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 [Choice Prizm] — FAQ
Is LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm] worth grading?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm] brings $322 versus $194 raw — a $127 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($171) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm] (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Prizm Rookie Signatures) sells for about $322 versus $194 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $418, ahead of PSA 10 at $322. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm] 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 LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm] break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LaMelo Ball [Choice Prizm] breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $171).
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