Is Jerry West #AM-JWT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jerry West #AM-JWT sells for $94.38 against $25.00 raw: a $69.38 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.77) 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)
- $25.00
- PSA 10
- $94.38
- PSA 9
- $50.77
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $94.38 | +$44.38 | +$19.38 | −$80.62 |
| PSA 9 | $50.77 | +$0.77 | −$24.23 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $36.02 | −$13.98 | −$38.98 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $25.00 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% | $61.67 | −$13.33 |
| 50% | $72.58 | −$2.42 |
| 75% | $83.48 | +$8.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.38 | −$28.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$66.00 | 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 Jerry West #AM-JWT — FAQ
Is Jerry West #AM-JWT worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jerry West #AM-JWT sells for $94.38 against $25.00 raw: a $69.38 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.77) 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 Jerry West #AM-JWT worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jerry West #AM-JWT (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Mosaic Autographs) sells for about $94.38 versus $25.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jerry West #AM-JWT?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $123, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jerry West #AM-JWT 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 Jerry West #AM-JWT break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jerry West #AM-JWT breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.77).
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