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Is Shaquille O'Neal [Members Only] #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Members Only] #21 sells for $12,725 against $426 raw: a $12,299 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,251) 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)
- $426
- PSA 10
- $12,725
- PSA 9
- $2,251
- Gem premium
- 30×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $12,725 | +$12,274 | +$12,249 | +$12,149 |
| PSA 9 | $2,251 | +$1,800 | +$1,775 | +$1,675 |
| PSA 8 | $688 | +$237 | +$212 | +$112 |
Net = sale price − $426 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% | $4,869 | +$4,393 |
| 50% | $7,488 | +$7,012 |
| 75% | $10,107 | +$9,631 |
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 | $16,543 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $12,725 | −$3,818 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7,635 | −$8,908 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,635 | −$8,908 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $12,725 | $7,635 | $16,543 | $7,635 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $3,708 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $2,251 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $688 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $328 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Shaquille O'Neal [Members Only] #21 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal [Members Only] #21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Members Only] #21 sells for $12,725 against $426 raw: a $12,299 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,251) 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 [Members Only] #21 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Members Only] #21 (Basketball Cards 1992 Stadium Club Beam Team) sells for about $12,725 versus $426 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaquille O'Neal [Members Only] #21?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $16,543, ahead of PSA 10 at $12,725. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaquille O'Neal [Members Only] #21 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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