Is Trae Young [Purple Explosion] #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Purple Explosion] #6 brings $77.91 versus $35.79 raw — a $42.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $35.79
- PSA 10
- $77.91
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- 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 | $77.91 | +$17.12 | −$7.88 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | −$10.79 | −$35.79 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $32.50 | −$28.29 | −$53.29 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $35.79 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% | $56.98 | −$28.81 |
| 50% | $63.95 | −$21.84 |
| 75% | $70.93 | −$14.86 |
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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.91 | −$23.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.53 | −$74.47 | 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 Trae Young [Purple Explosion] #6 — FAQ
Is Trae Young [Purple Explosion] #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Purple Explosion] #6 brings $77.91 versus $35.79 raw — a $42.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Trae Young [Purple Explosion] #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trae Young [Purple Explosion] #6 (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Hoops SLAM) sells for about $77.91 versus $35.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trae Young [Purple Explosion] #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trae Young [Purple Explosion] #6 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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