Is Magic Johnson #HI-MJO worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson #HI-MJO sells for $127 against $56.28 raw: a $70.45 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $56.28
- PSA 10
- $127
- PSA 9
- $105
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $127 | +$45.45 | +$20.45 | −$79.55 |
| PSA 9 | $105 | +$23.72 | −$1.28 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $56.28 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% | $110 | +$4.15 |
| 50% | $116 | +$9.59 |
| 75% | $121 | +$15.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $165 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $127 | −$38.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $93.60 | −$71.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.00 | −$89.00 | 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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Grading Magic Johnson #HI-MJO — FAQ
Is Magic Johnson #HI-MJO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson #HI-MJO sells for $127 against $56.28 raw: a $70.45 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Magic Johnson #HI-MJO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Magic Johnson #HI-MJO (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Hoops Premium Stock Hoops Ink) sells for about $127 versus $56.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Magic Johnson #HI-MJO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $165, ahead of PSA 10 at $127. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Magic Johnson #HI-MJO 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 Magic Johnson #HI-MJO break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Magic Johnson #HI-MJO breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $105).
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