Is AJ Johnson #NSS-AJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 AJ Johnson #NSS-AJ brings $41.41 versus $2.98 raw — a $38.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.98
- PSA 10
- $41.41
- PSA 9
- $8.02
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $41.41 | +$13.43 | −$11.57 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $8.02 | −$19.96 | −$44.96 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.60 | −$20.38 | −$45.38 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.98 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% | $16.37 | −$36.61 |
| 50% | $24.71 | −$28.27 |
| 75% | $33.06 | −$19.92 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.41 | −$12.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$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 AJ Johnson #NSS-AJ — FAQ
Is AJ Johnson #NSS-AJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 AJ Johnson #NSS-AJ brings $41.41 versus $2.98 raw — a $38.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 AJ Johnson #NSS-AJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 AJ Johnson #NSS-AJ (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Next Stop Signature) sells for about $41.41 versus $2.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for AJ Johnson #NSS-AJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does AJ Johnson #NSS-AJ 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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