Is Jayson Tatum [Sun] #PPS-1 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum [Sun] #PPS-1 brings $60.05 versus $21.49 raw — a $38.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.49
- PSA 10
- $60.05
- PSA 9
- $29.15
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $60.05 | +$13.56 | −$11.44 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $29.15 | −$17.34 | −$42.34 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $23.71 | −$22.78 | −$47.78 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $21.49 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% | $36.88 | −$34.61 |
| 50% | $44.60 | −$26.89 |
| 75% | $52.32 | −$19.17 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.05 | −$17.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Victor Wembanyama [Venus] #PPV-9 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/f4sAAeSwYudqDeP6/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Earth] #PPE-9 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/njwAAeSwf1FqLJ~D/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Neptune] #PPN-9 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BX8AAeSwGYJp9VuG/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Mars] #PPMA-9 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DegAAeSwguFqpIE1/s-l500.jpg)
![Victor Wembanyama [Jupiter] #PPJ-9 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/tp8AAeSwFcFqLcBQ/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Jayson Tatum [Sun] #PPS-1 — FAQ
Is Jayson Tatum [Sun] #PPS-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum [Sun] #PPS-1 brings $60.05 versus $21.49 raw — a $38.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($29.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jayson Tatum [Sun] #PPS-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jayson Tatum [Sun] #PPS-1 (Basketball Cards 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit) sells for about $60.05 versus $21.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jayson Tatum [Sun] #PPS-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jayson Tatum [Sun] #PPS-1 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
