Is Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 brings $202 versus $82.00 raw — a $120 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($73.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $82.00
- PSA 10
- $202
- PSA 9
- $73.00
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $202 | +$95.18 | +$70.18 | −$29.82 |
| PSA 9 | $73.00 | −$34.00 | −$59.00 | −$159 |
| PSA 8 | $39.38 | −$67.62 | −$92.62 | −$193 |
Net = sale price − $82.00 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% | $105 | −$26.70 |
| 50% | $138 | +$5.59 |
| 75% | $170 | +$37.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 46%. 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 | $263 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $202 | −$60.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | −$142 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | −$142 | 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 Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 — FAQ
Is Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 brings $202 versus $82.00 raw — a $120 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($73.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Prizm Draft Picks) sells for about $202 versus $82.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $263, ahead of PSA 10 at $202. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 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 Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bronny James Jr. [Gold Variation] #86 breaks even when it gems about 46% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $73.00).
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