Is Ajay Mitchell [International] #218 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ajay Mitchell [International] #218 sells for $40.72 against $2.95 raw: a $37.77 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.95) 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)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $40.72
- PSA 9
- $29.95
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $40.72 | +$12.77 | −$12.23 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $29.95 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $7.54 | −$20.41 | −$45.41 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $32.64 | −$20.31 |
| 50% | $35.34 | −$17.62 |
| 75% | $38.03 | −$14.92 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.72 | −$12.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Ajay Mitchell [International] #218 — FAQ
Is Ajay Mitchell [International] #218 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ajay Mitchell [International] #218 sells for $40.72 against $2.95 raw: a $37.77 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.95) 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 Ajay Mitchell [International] #218 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ajay Mitchell [International] #218 (Basketball Cards 2024 Panini Donruss) sells for about $40.72 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ajay Mitchell [International] #218?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ajay Mitchell [International] #218 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.
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