Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 sells for $73.00 against $2.17 raw: a $70.83 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.25) 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)
- $2.17
- PSA 10
- $73.00
- PSA 9
- $31.25
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $73.00 | +$45.83 | +$20.83 | −$79.17 |
| PSA 9 | $31.25 | +$4.08 | −$20.92 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $6.84 | −$20.33 | −$45.33 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.17 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% | $41.69 | −$10.48 |
| 50% | $52.13 | −$0.05 |
| 75% | $62.56 | +$10.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $95.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 — FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 sells for $73.00 against $2.17 raw: a $70.83 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.25) 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Phoenix) sells for about $73.00 versus $2.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $95.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [Blue Ice] #94 breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.25).
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