Is Amen Thompson [Laser] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Laser] #1 sells for $47.21 against $12.68 raw: a $34.53 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $12.68
- PSA 10
- $47.21
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $47.21 | +$9.53 | −$15.47 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$2.32 | −$22.68 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $36.50 | −$1.18 | −$26.18 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $12.68 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% | $41.80 | −$20.88 |
| 50% | $43.61 | −$19.07 |
| 75% | $45.41 | −$17.27 |
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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.21 | −$13.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Amen Thompson [Laser] #1 — FAQ
Is Amen Thompson [Laser] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Laser] #1 sells for $47.21 against $12.68 raw: a $34.53 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Amen Thompson [Laser] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Laser] #1 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Hardwood Masters) sells for about $47.21 versus $12.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Amen Thompson [Laser] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Amen Thompson [Laser] #1 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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