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Is Evan Mobley [Blue Shimmer] #272 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Evan Mobley [Blue Shimmer] #272 brings $42.77 versus $8.50 raw — a $34.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.50
- PSA 10
- $42.77
- PSA 9
- $16.00
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $42.77 | +$9.27 | −$15.73 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $16.00 | −$17.50 | −$42.50 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$18.51 | −$43.51 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 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% | $22.69 | −$35.81 |
| 50% | $29.39 | −$29.11 |
| 75% | $36.08 | −$22.42 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.77 | −$13.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Evan Mobley [Blue Shimmer] #272 — FAQ
Is Evan Mobley [Blue Shimmer] #272 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Evan Mobley [Blue Shimmer] #272 brings $42.77 versus $8.50 raw — a $34.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Evan Mobley [Blue Shimmer] #272 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Evan Mobley [Blue Shimmer] #272 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Select) sells for about $42.77 versus $8.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Evan Mobley [Blue Shimmer] #272?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Evan Mobley [Blue Shimmer] #272 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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