Is Shawn Kemp #FSS-SKP worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #FSS-SKP brings $73.59 versus $26.87 raw — a $46.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.87
- PSA 10
- $73.59
- PSA 9
- $39.44
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $73.59 | +$21.72 | −$3.28 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $39.44 | −$12.43 | −$37.43 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$23.87 | −$48.87 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $26.87 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% | $47.98 | −$28.89 |
| 50% | $56.52 | −$20.36 |
| 75% | $65.05 | −$11.82 |
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 | $96.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.59 | −$22.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Shawn Kemp #FSS-SKP — FAQ
Is Shawn Kemp #FSS-SKP worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #FSS-SKP brings $73.59 versus $26.87 raw — a $46.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #FSS-SKP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shawn Kemp #FSS-SKP (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Spectra Full Spectrum Signatures) sells for about $73.59 versus $26.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shawn Kemp #FSS-SKP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $96.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shawn Kemp #FSS-SKP 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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