Is Alperen Sengun worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alperen Sengun brings $83.59 versus $33.00 raw — a $50.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $33.00
- PSA 10
- $83.59
- PSA 9
- $55.03
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $83.59 | +$25.59 | +$0.59 | −$99.41 |
| PSA 9 | $55.03 | −$2.97 | −$27.97 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$40.50 | −$65.50 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $33.00 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% | $62.17 | −$20.83 |
| 50% | $69.31 | −$13.69 |
| 75% | $76.45 | −$6.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 98%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $83.59 | −$25.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 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 Alperen Sengun — FAQ
Is Alperen Sengun worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alperen Sengun brings $83.59 versus $33.00 raw — a $50.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Alperen Sengun worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alperen Sengun (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Recon True Potential Signatures) sells for about $83.59 versus $33.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alperen Sengun?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $109, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alperen Sengun 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 Alperen Sengun break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alperen Sengun breaks even when it gems about 98% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.03).
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