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Is Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN brings $191 versus $97.81 raw — a $92.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $97.81
- PSA 10
- $191
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $191 | +$67.69 | +$42.69 | −$57.31 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | −$22.80 | −$47.80 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $92.94 | −$29.87 | −$54.87 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $97.81 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% | $123 | −$25.18 |
| 50% | $145 | −$2.56 |
| 75% | $168 | +$20.07 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 53%. 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 | $248 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $191 | −$57.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $114 | −$134 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$134 | 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] #SS-AMN — FAQ
Is Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN brings $191 versus $97.81 raw — a $92.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN (Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series) sells for about $191 versus $97.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $248, ahead of PSA 10 at $191. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN 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 Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Amen Thompson [Green] #SS-AMN breaks even when it gems about 53% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
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