Is Nikola Jokic #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nikola Jokic #20 brings $929 versus $405 raw — a $524 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($374) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $405
- PSA 10
- $929
- PSA 9
- $374
- 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 | $929 | +$499 | +$474 | +$374 |
| PSA 9 | $374 | −$55.85 | −$80.85 | −$181 |
| PSA 8 | $219 | −$211 | −$236 | −$336 |
Net = sale price − $405 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% | $513 | +$57.83 |
| 50% | $652 | +$197 |
| 75% | $790 | +$335 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $1,208 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $929 | −$279 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $557 | −$651 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $557 | −$651 | 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 Nikola Jokic #20 — FAQ
Is Nikola Jokic #20 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nikola Jokic #20 brings $929 versus $405 raw — a $524 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($374) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Nikola Jokic #20 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nikola Jokic #20 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Mosaic Micro) sells for about $929 versus $405 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nikola Jokic #20?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,208, ahead of PSA 10 at $929. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nikola Jokic #20 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 Nikola Jokic #20 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nikola Jokic #20 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $374).
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