Is Zion Williamson #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson #9 sells for $86.97 against $32.39 raw: a $54.58 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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)
- $32.39
- PSA 10
- $86.97
- PSA 9
- $59.99
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $86.97 | +$29.58 | +$4.58 | −$95.42 |
| PSA 9 | $59.99 | +$2.60 | −$22.40 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $32.90 | −$24.49 | −$49.49 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $32.39 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% | $66.73 | −$15.66 |
| 50% | $73.48 | −$8.91 |
| 75% | $80.22 | −$2.17 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.97 | −$26.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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.
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Grading Zion Williamson #9 — FAQ
Is Zion Williamson #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson #9 sells for $86.97 against $32.39 raw: a $54.58 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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 Zion Williamson #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zion Williamson #9 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini NBA Hoops Presentations) sells for about $86.97 versus $32.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zion Williamson #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zion Williamson #9 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 Zion Williamson #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zion Williamson #9 breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.99).
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