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Is Ausar Thompson [Teal Explosion] #293 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Teal Explosion] #293 brings $31.75 versus $3.69 raw — a $28.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.69
- PSA 10
- $31.75
- PSA 9
- $17.49
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $31.75 | +$3.06 | −$21.94 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $17.49 | −$11.20 | −$36.20 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $8.01 | −$20.68 | −$45.68 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.69 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% | $21.05 | −$32.64 |
| 50% | $24.62 | −$29.07 |
| 75% | $28.18 | −$25.51 |
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 | $41.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.75 | −$9.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 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 Ausar Thompson [Teal Explosion] #293 — FAQ
Is Ausar Thompson [Teal Explosion] #293 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Teal Explosion] #293 brings $31.75 versus $3.69 raw — a $28.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Teal Explosion] #293 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Teal Explosion] #293 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Hoops) sells for about $31.75 versus $3.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ausar Thompson [Teal Explosion] #293?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ausar Thompson [Teal Explosion] #293 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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