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Is Amen Thompson [Green White Purple Prizm] #96 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Green White Purple Prizm] #96 brings $29.49 versus $1.24 raw — a $28.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.24
- PSA 10
- $29.49
- PSA 9
- $11.96
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $29.49 | +$3.25 | −$21.75 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $11.96 | −$14.28 | −$39.28 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $5.50 | −$20.74 | −$45.74 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.24 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% | $16.34 | −$34.90 |
| 50% | $20.73 | −$30.51 |
| 75% | $25.11 | −$26.13 |
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 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.49 | −$8.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.65 | −$13.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.50 | −$25.50 | 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 [Green White Purple Prizm] #96 — FAQ
Is Amen Thompson [Green White Purple Prizm] #96 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Green White Purple Prizm] #96 brings $29.49 versus $1.24 raw — a $28.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Green White Purple Prizm] #96 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Green White Purple Prizm] #96 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Select) sells for about $29.49 versus $1.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Amen Thompson [Green White Purple Prizm] #96?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Amen Thompson [Green White Purple Prizm] #96 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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