Is Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR brings $115 versus $41.42 raw — a $73.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.42
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $65.76
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $115 | +$48.58 | +$23.58 | −$76.42 |
| PSA 9 | $65.76 | −$0.66 | −$25.66 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $39.76 | −$26.66 | −$51.66 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $41.42 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% | $78.07 | −$13.35 |
| 50% | $90.38 | −$1.04 |
| 75% | $103 | +$11.27 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR — FAQ
Is Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR brings $115 versus $41.42 raw — a $73.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR (Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series) sells for about $115 versus $41.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR 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 Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $65.76).
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