Is Joel Embiid #MAN-JE worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Joel Embiid #MAN-JE brings $243 versus $139 raw — a $103 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $139
- PSA 10
- $243
- PSA 9
- $158
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $243 | +$78.41 | +$53.41 | −$46.59 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | −$5.66 | −$30.66 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $109 | −$54.60 | −$79.60 | −$180 |
Net = sale price − $139 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% | $179 | −$9.64 |
| 50% | $200 | +$11.38 |
| 75% | $221 | +$32.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $315 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $243 | −$72.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $146 | −$169 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $146 | −$169 | 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 Joel Embiid #MAN-JE — FAQ
Is Joel Embiid #MAN-JE worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joel Embiid #MAN-JE brings $243 versus $139 raw — a $103 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Joel Embiid #MAN-JE worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joel Embiid #MAN-JE (Basketball Cards 2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Manga) sells for about $243 versus $139 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joel Embiid #MAN-JE?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $315, ahead of PSA 10 at $243. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joel Embiid #MAN-JE 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 Joel Embiid #MAN-JE break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joel Embiid #MAN-JE breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $158).
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