Is Shaquille O'Neal #328 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #328 sells for $260 against $3.25 raw: a $257 spread, 80× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.75) 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)
- $3.25
- PSA 10
- $260
- PSA 9
- $33.75
- Gem premium
- 80×
- As of
- Nov 8, 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 | $260 | +$232 | +$207 | +$107 |
| PSA 9 | $33.75 | +$5.50 | −$19.50 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $24.24 | −$4.01 | −$29.01 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $90.36 | +$37.11 |
| 50% | $147 | +$93.72 |
| 75% | $204 | +$150 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $338 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $260 | −$77.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $134 | −$204 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.90 | −$264 | 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 #328 — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal #328 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #328 sells for $260 against $3.25 raw: a $257 spread, 80× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.75) 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 #328 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal #328 (Basketball Cards 1992 Ultra) sells for about $260 versus $3.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 80× premium as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaquille O'Neal #328?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $338, ahead of PSA 10 at $260. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaquille O'Neal #328 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 Shaquille O'Neal #328 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shaquille O'Neal #328 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.75).
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