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Is Jonathan Kuminga [Blue Shimmer] #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jonathan Kuminga [Blue Shimmer] #28 brings $30.41 versus $1.13 raw — a $29.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.13
- PSA 10
- $30.41
- PSA 9
- $25.24
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $30.41 | +$4.28 | −$20.72 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $25.24 | −$0.89 | −$25.89 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $1.54 | −$24.59 | −$49.59 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $1.13 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% | $26.53 | −$24.60 |
| 50% | $27.82 | −$23.30 |
| 75% | $29.12 | −$22.01 |
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.41 | −$9.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.50 | −$26.50 | 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 Jonathan Kuminga [Blue Shimmer] #28 — FAQ
Is Jonathan Kuminga [Blue Shimmer] #28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jonathan Kuminga [Blue Shimmer] #28 brings $30.41 versus $1.13 raw — a $29.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jonathan Kuminga [Blue Shimmer] #28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jonathan Kuminga [Blue Shimmer] #28 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Select) sells for about $30.41 versus $1.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jonathan Kuminga [Blue Shimmer] #28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jonathan Kuminga [Blue Shimmer] #28 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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