Is Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 sells for $67.46 against $15.06 raw: a $52.40 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.94) 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)
- $15.06
- PSA 10
- $67.46
- PSA 9
- $40.94
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $67.46 | +$27.40 | +$2.40 | −$97.60 |
| PSA 9 | $40.94 | +$0.88 | −$24.12 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $24.12 | −$15.94 | −$40.94 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $15.06 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% | $47.57 | −$17.49 |
| 50% | $54.20 | −$10.86 |
| 75% | $60.83 | −$4.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 91%. 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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$8.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $67.46 | −$20.54 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$48.00 | 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 Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 — FAQ
Is Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 sells for $67.46 against $15.06 raw: a $52.40 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.94) 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 Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Donruss) sells for about $67.46 versus $15.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $80.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 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 Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Brandin Podziemski [Signature Choice] #290 breaks even when it gems about 91% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.94).
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