Is Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ sells for $232 against $125 raw: a $107 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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)
- $125
- PSA 10
- $232
- PSA 9
- $165
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $232 | +$82.33 | +$57.33 | −$42.67 |
| PSA 9 | $165 | +$15.11 | −$9.89 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $150 | +$0.11 | −$24.89 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $125 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% | $182 | +$6.92 |
| 50% | $199 | +$23.72 |
| 75% | $215 | +$40.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $302 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $232 | −$69.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $139 | −$163 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $139 | −$163 | 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 Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ — FAQ
Is Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ sells for $232 against $125 raw: a $107 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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 Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Prizm Fast Break Autographs) sells for about $232 versus $125 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $302, ahead of PSA 10 at $232. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ 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 Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kareem Abdul Jabbar #FB-KAJ breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $165).
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