Is Taurean Prince #196 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Mosaic · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Taurean Prince #196 sell for $21.95, only $20.71 above the $1.24 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.24
- PSA 10
- $21.95
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $21.95 | −$4.29 | −$29.29 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.24 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $29.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $21.95 | −$7.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.00 | −$16.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.00 | −$16.00 | 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.
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 Panini Mosaic cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Victor Wembanyama [Blue] #238 2023 Panini Mosaic card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sjcAAeSwFJVqVTP1/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Genesis] #238 2023 Panini Mosaic card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HDEAAeSw1DRqG3GU/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [White] #282 2023 Panini Mosaic card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/O28AAeSwKVFqSWi1/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Reactive Yellow] #238 2023 Panini Mosaic card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MUUAAeSwn0ZqTE5c/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Genesis] #257 2023 Panini Mosaic card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yJAAAeSwHk1qNwTo/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Ice] #238 2023 Panini Mosaic card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1xwAAeSwvkBqR8m7/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Taurean Prince #196 — FAQ
Is Taurean Prince #196 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Taurean Prince #196 sell for $21.95, only $20.71 above the $1.24 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Taurean Prince #196 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Taurean Prince #196 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $21.95 versus $1.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Taurean Prince #196?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $29.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $21.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Taurean Prince #196 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.
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.
