Is Paolo Banchero #31 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Paolo Banchero #31 sell for $33.05, only $22.85 above the $10.20 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.20
- PSA 10
- $33.05
- PSA 9
- $11.33
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $33.05 | −$2.15 | −$27.15 | −$127 |
| PSA 9 | $11.33 | −$23.87 | −$48.87 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $5.84 | −$29.36 | −$54.36 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $10.20 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% | $16.76 | −$43.44 |
| 50% | $22.19 | −$38.01 |
| 75% | $27.62 | −$32.58 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.05 | −$9.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 Paolo Banchero #31 — FAQ
Is Paolo Banchero #31 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Paolo Banchero #31 sell for $33.05, only $22.85 above the $10.20 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Paolo Banchero #31 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paolo Banchero #31 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Select) sells for about $33.05 versus $10.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paolo Banchero #31?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paolo Banchero #31 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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