Is Anthony Edwards [Purple Wave Prizm] #52 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Anthony Edwards [Purple Wave Prizm] #52 brings $31.25 versus $1.99 raw — a $29.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $31.25
- PSA 9
- $21.77
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $31.25 | +$4.26 | −$20.74 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $21.77 | −$5.22 | −$30.22 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $15.23 | −$11.76 | −$36.76 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $24.14 | −$27.85 |
| 50% | $26.51 | −$25.48 |
| 75% | $28.88 | −$23.11 |
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 | $41.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.25 | −$9.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.51 | −$25.49 | 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 Anthony Edwards [Purple Wave Prizm] #52 — FAQ
Is Anthony Edwards [Purple Wave Prizm] #52 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Anthony Edwards [Purple Wave Prizm] #52 brings $31.25 versus $1.99 raw — a $29.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Anthony Edwards [Purple Wave Prizm] #52 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Anthony Edwards [Purple Wave Prizm] #52 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Prizm Monopoly) sells for about $31.25 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Anthony Edwards [Purple Wave Prizm] #52?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Anthony Edwards [Purple Wave Prizm] #52 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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