Is Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW brings $111 versus $45.00 raw — a $66.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.00
- PSA 10
- $111
- PSA 9
- $62.18
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $111 | +$41.32 | +$16.32 | −$83.68 |
| PSA 9 | $62.18 | −$7.82 | −$32.82 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $40.60 | −$29.40 | −$54.40 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $45.00 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% | $74.47 | −$20.53 |
| 50% | $86.75 | −$8.25 |
| 75% | $99.03 | +$4.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $145 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $111 | −$33.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 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 Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW — FAQ
Is Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW brings $111 versus $45.00 raw — a $66.32 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW (Basketball Cards 2022 Panini Prizm Champion Signatures) sells for about $111 versus $45.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $145, ahead of PSA 10 at $111. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW 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 Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hakeem Olajuwon #CHS-HOW breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.18).
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