Is Arike Ogunbowale #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Arike Ogunbowale #9 sells for $491 against $129 raw: a $363 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($158) 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)
- $129
- PSA 10
- $491
- PSA 9
- $158
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $491 | +$338 | +$313 | +$213 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | +$4.50 | −$20.50 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $144 | −$9.50 | −$34.50 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $129 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% | $241 | +$62.80 |
| 50% | $325 | +$146 |
| 75% | $408 | +$229 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $639 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $491 | −$148 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $295 | −$344 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $295 | −$344 | 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 Arike Ogunbowale #9 — FAQ
Is Arike Ogunbowale #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arike Ogunbowale #9 sells for $491 against $129 raw: a $363 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($158) 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 Arike Ogunbowale #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arike Ogunbowale #9 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Color Blast) sells for about $491 versus $129 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arike Ogunbowale #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $639, ahead of PSA 10 at $491. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arike Ogunbowale #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 Arike Ogunbowale #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Arike Ogunbowale #9 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $158).
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