Is LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB brings $269 versus $135 raw — a $134 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($125) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $135
- PSA 10
- $269
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $269 | +$109 | +$84.16 | −$15.84 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | −$35.00 | −$60.00 | −$160 |
| PSA 8 | $110 | −$49.91 | −$74.91 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $135 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% | $161 | −$23.96 |
| 50% | $197 | +$12.08 |
| 75% | $233 | +$48.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $349 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $269 | −$80.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $161 | −$188 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $161 | −$188 | 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 LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB — FAQ
Is LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB worth grading?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB brings $269 versus $135 raw — a $134 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($125) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB (Basketball Cards 2020 Panini Prizm Rookie Penmanship) sells for about $269 versus $135 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $349, ahead of PSA 10 at $269. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB 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 LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LaMelo Ball #RP-LMB breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $125).
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