Is Kelsey Plum #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kelsey Plum #10 brings $340 versus $197 raw — a $143 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($203) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $197
- PSA 10
- $340
- PSA 9
- $203
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $340 | +$118 | +$93.22 | −$6.78 |
| PSA 9 | $203 | −$18.54 | −$43.54 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $118 | −$104 | −$129 | −$229 |
Net = sale price − $197 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% | $237 | −$9.35 |
| 50% | $272 | +$24.84 |
| 75% | $306 | +$59.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $442 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $340 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $204 | −$238 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $204 | −$238 | 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 Kelsey Plum #10 — FAQ
Is Kelsey Plum #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kelsey Plum #10 brings $340 versus $197 raw — a $143 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($203) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kelsey Plum #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kelsey Plum #10 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Select WNBA Black Color Blast) sells for about $340 versus $197 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kelsey Plum #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $442, ahead of PSA 10 at $340. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kelsey Plum #10 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 Kelsey Plum #10 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kelsey Plum #10 breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $203).
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