Is Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm] sells for $96.00 against $41.00 raw: a $55.00 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.00
- PSA 10
- $96.00
- PSA 9
- $80.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $96.00 | +$30.00 | +$5.00 | −$95.00 |
| PSA 9 | $80.00 | +$14.00 | −$11.00 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $41.00 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% | $84.00 | −$7.00 |
| 50% | $88.00 | −$3.00 |
| 75% | $92.00 | +$1.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 69%. 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 | $125 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $96.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$67.00 | 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 Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm] — FAQ
Is Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm] sells for $96.00 against $41.00 raw: a $55.00 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm] (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Prizm Rookie Signatures) sells for about $96.00 versus $41.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $125, ahead of PSA 10 at $96.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Malachi Flynn [Gold 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 Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm] break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Malachi Flynn [Gold Prizm] breaks even when it gems about 69% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.00).
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