Is Alperen Sengun #SS-ASG worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alperen Sengun #SS-ASG sells for $133 against $40.00 raw: a $92.95 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.00
- PSA 10
- $133
- PSA 9
- $82.99
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $133 | +$67.95 | +$42.95 | −$57.05 |
| PSA 9 | $82.99 | +$17.99 | −$7.01 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $36.08 | −$28.92 | −$53.92 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $40.00 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% | $95.48 | +$5.48 |
| 50% | $108 | +$17.97 |
| 75% | $120 | +$30.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $133 | −$40.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 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 #SS-ASG — FAQ
Is Alperen Sengun #SS-ASG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alperen Sengun #SS-ASG sells for $133 against $40.00 raw: a $92.95 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Alperen Sengun #SS-ASG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alperen Sengun #SS-ASG (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Donruss Optic Signature Series) sells for about $133 versus $40.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.3× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alperen Sengun #SS-ASG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alperen Sengun #SS-ASG 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 #SS-ASG break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alperen Sengun #SS-ASG breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $82.99).
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