Is Jalen Suggs #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jalen Suggs #5 brings $27.48 versus $1.35 raw — a $26.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.35
- PSA 10
- $27.48
- PSA 9
- $9.48
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $27.48 | +$1.13 | −$23.87 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $9.48 | −$16.87 | −$41.87 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $6.36 | −$19.99 | −$44.99 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.35 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% | $13.98 | −$37.37 |
| 50% | $18.48 | −$32.87 |
| 75% | $22.98 | −$28.37 |
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 | $36.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.48 | −$8.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.00 | −$20.00 | 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 Jalen Suggs #5 — FAQ
Is Jalen Suggs #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jalen Suggs #5 brings $27.48 versus $1.35 raw — a $26.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jalen Suggs #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jalen Suggs #5 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Contenders Lottery Ticket) sells for about $27.48 versus $1.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jalen Suggs #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $36.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $27.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jalen Suggs #5 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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