Is GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 sells for $107 against $6.19 raw: a $100 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.90) 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)
- $6.19
- PSA 10
- $107
- PSA 9
- $33.90
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $107 | +$75.31 | +$50.31 | −$49.69 |
| PSA 9 | $33.90 | +$2.71 | −$22.29 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $10.13 | −$21.06 | −$46.06 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.19 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% | $52.05 | −$4.14 |
| 50% | $70.20 | +$14.01 |
| 75% | $88.35 | +$32.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $138 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $107 | −$31.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.00 | −$74.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$74.00 | 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 GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 — FAQ
Is GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 worth grading?
A PSA 10 GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 sells for $107 against $6.19 raw: a $100 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.90) 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 GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Prizm) sells for about $107 versus $6.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $138, ahead of PSA 10 at $107. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 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 GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting GG Jackson II [Red Sparkle] #179 breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.90).
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