Is Ajay Mitchell #NSS-AM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ajay Mitchell #NSS-AM sells for $150 against $16.89 raw: a $133 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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)
- $16.89
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 8.9×
- 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 | $150 | +$108 | +$83.11 | −$16.89 |
| PSA 9 | $48.00 | +$6.11 | −$18.89 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $43.76 | +$1.87 | −$23.13 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $16.89 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% | $73.50 | +$6.61 |
| 50% | $99.00 | +$32.11 |
| 75% | $125 | +$57.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 #NSS-AM — FAQ
Is Ajay Mitchell #NSS-AM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ajay Mitchell #NSS-AM sells for $150 against $16.89 raw: a $133 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.00) 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 #NSS-AM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ajay Mitchell #NSS-AM (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Next Stop Signature) sells for about $150 versus $16.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ajay Mitchell #NSS-AM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ajay Mitchell #NSS-AM 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 Ajay Mitchell #NSS-AM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ajay Mitchell #NSS-AM breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.00).
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