Is Kai Jones [Choice Prizm] #RS-KAI worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kai Jones [Choice Prizm] #RS-KAI brings $43.82 versus $8.52 raw — a $35.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.52
- PSA 10
- $43.82
- PSA 9
- $19.33
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $43.82 | +$10.30 | −$14.70 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $19.33 | −$14.19 | −$39.19 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.62 | −$21.90 | −$46.90 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $8.52 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% | $25.45 | −$33.07 |
| 50% | $31.57 | −$26.95 |
| 75% | $37.70 | −$20.82 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.82 | −$13.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Kai Jones [Choice Prizm] #RS-KAI — FAQ
Is Kai Jones [Choice Prizm] #RS-KAI worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kai Jones [Choice Prizm] #RS-KAI brings $43.82 versus $8.52 raw — a $35.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kai Jones [Choice Prizm] #RS-KAI worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kai Jones [Choice Prizm] #RS-KAI (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Prizm Rookie Signatures) sells for about $43.82 versus $8.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kai Jones [Choice Prizm] #RS-KAI?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kai Jones [Choice Prizm] #RS-KAI 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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