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Is LaMelo Ball [Genesis] #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Genesis] #25 brings $72.00 versus $40.50 raw — a $31.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.50
- PSA 10
- $72.00
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $72.00 | +$6.50 | −$18.50 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | −$5.50 | −$30.50 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $37.56 | −$27.94 | −$52.94 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $40.50 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% | $63.00 | −$27.50 |
| 50% | $66.00 | −$24.50 |
| 75% | $69.00 | −$21.50 |
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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 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 LaMelo Ball [Genesis] #25 — FAQ
Is LaMelo Ball [Genesis] #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Genesis] #25 brings $72.00 versus $40.50 raw — a $31.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Genesis] #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball [Genesis] #25 (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $72.00 versus $40.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LaMelo Ball [Genesis] #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LaMelo Ball [Genesis] #25 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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