Is Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM sells for $70.00 against $8.57 raw: a $61.43 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.25) 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)
- $8.57
- PSA 10
- $70.00
- PSA 9
- $37.25
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $70.00 | +$36.43 | +$11.43 | −$88.57 |
| PSA 9 | $37.25 | +$3.68 | −$21.32 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $21.22 | −$12.35 | −$37.35 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $8.57 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% | $45.44 | −$13.13 |
| 50% | $53.63 | −$4.95 |
| 75% | $61.81 | +$3.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $91.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $70.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.99 | −$41.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 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 Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM — FAQ
Is Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM sells for $70.00 against $8.57 raw: a $61.43 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.25) 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 Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Prizm Rookie Signatures) sells for about $70.00 versus $8.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $91.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $70.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM 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 Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cameron Thomas #RS-CAM breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.25).
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