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Is Josh Giddey [Blue Shimmer] #58 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Josh Giddey [Blue Shimmer] #58 brings $30.91 versus $1.00 raw — a $29.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $30.91
- PSA 9
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $30.91 | +$4.91 | −$20.09 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $9.99 | −$16.01 | −$41.01 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $7.76 | −$18.24 | −$43.24 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $15.22 | −$35.78 |
| 50% | $20.45 | −$30.55 |
| 75% | $25.68 | −$25.32 |
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 | $30.91 | −$9.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.50 | −$34.50 | 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 Josh Giddey [Blue Shimmer] #58 — FAQ
Is Josh Giddey [Blue Shimmer] #58 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Josh Giddey [Blue Shimmer] #58 brings $30.91 versus $1.00 raw — a $29.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Josh Giddey [Blue Shimmer] #58 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Josh Giddey [Blue Shimmer] #58 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Select) sells for about $30.91 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Josh Giddey [Blue Shimmer] #58?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Josh Giddey [Blue Shimmer] #58 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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