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Is Shaquille O'Neal [Gold] #SA6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Gold] #SA6 sells for $3,536 against $137 raw: a $3,400 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($618) 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)
- $137
- PSA 10
- $3,536
- PSA 9
- $618
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $3,536 | +$3,375 | +$3,350 | +$3,250 |
| PSA 9 | $618 | +$457 | +$432 | +$332 |
| PSA 8 | $302 | +$140 | +$115 | +$15.30 |
Net = sale price − $137 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% | $1,348 | +$1,161 |
| 50% | $2,077 | +$1,891 |
| 75% | $2,807 | +$2,620 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $4,597 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,536 | −$1,061 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,122 | −$2,475 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,122 | −$2,475 | 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 Shaquille O'Neal [Gold] #SA6 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal [Gold] #SA6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Gold] #SA6 sells for $3,536 against $137 raw: a $3,400 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($618) 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 Shaquille O'Neal [Gold] #SA6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Gold] #SA6 (Basketball Cards 1997 Collector's Choice Star Attractions) sells for about $3,536 versus $137 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaquille O'Neal [Gold] #SA6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,597, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,536. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaquille O'Neal [Gold] #SA6 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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