Is Brandon Miller [Purple] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Brandon Miller [Purple] #5 brings $49.59 versus $11.10 raw — a $38.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.10
- PSA 10
- $49.59
- PSA 9
- $19.79
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $49.59 | +$13.49 | −$11.51 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $19.79 | −$16.31 | −$41.31 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $11.40 | −$24.70 | −$49.70 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $11.10 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% | $27.24 | −$33.86 |
| 50% | $34.69 | −$26.41 |
| 75% | $42.14 | −$18.96 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.59 | −$14.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Brandon Miller [Purple] #5 — FAQ
Is Brandon Miller [Purple] #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brandon Miller [Purple] #5 brings $49.59 versus $11.10 raw — a $38.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Brandon Miller [Purple] #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brandon Miller [Purple] #5 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Magicians) sells for about $49.59 versus $11.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brandon Miller [Purple] #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brandon Miller [Purple] #5 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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