![Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR (Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OREAAeSw-8pp5sAX/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR brings $147 versus $49.99 raw — a $97.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.99
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $38.50
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $147 | +$72.26 | +$47.26 | −$52.74 |
| PSA 9 | $38.50 | −$36.49 | −$61.49 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $49.99 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% | $65.69 | −$34.30 |
| 50% | $92.88 | −$7.12 |
| 75% | $120 | +$20.07 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $191 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $147 | −$43.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.00 | −$103 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Brice Sensabaugh [Holo] #SS-SEN 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8T0AAeSwFy1pJinu/s-l500.jpg)
![Cason Wallace [Holo] #SS-WAL 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3AIAAeSwVIxqx6wu/s-l500.jpg)
![Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bC4AAeSwpXNo8Hdy/s-l500.jpg)
![Ausar Thompson [Green] #SS-ASR 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ABMAAeSwjXdokSUw/s-l500.jpg)
![Amen Thompson [Holo] #SS-AMN 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7DMAAeSwmehpg7fh/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR — FAQ
Is Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR brings $147 versus $49.99 raw — a $97.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR (Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series) sells for about $147 versus $49.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $191, ahead of PSA 10 at $147. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ausar Thompson [Holo] #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 [Holo] #SS-ASR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.50).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
