Is Cameron Johnson [Red Prizm] #257 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cameron Johnson [Red Prizm] #257 sells for $58.13 against $10.00 raw: a $48.13 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.00
- PSA 10
- $58.13
- PSA 9
- $20.25
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 | $58.13 | +$23.13 | −$1.87 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $20.25 | −$14.75 | −$39.75 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $10.00 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% | $29.72 | −$30.28 |
| 50% | $39.19 | −$20.81 |
| 75% | $48.66 | −$11.34 |
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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.13 | −$17.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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 Cameron Johnson [Red Prizm] #257 — FAQ
Is Cameron Johnson [Red Prizm] #257 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cameron Johnson [Red Prizm] #257 sells for $58.13 against $10.00 raw: a $48.13 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cameron Johnson [Red Prizm] #257 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cameron Johnson [Red Prizm] #257 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Prizm) sells for about $58.13 versus $10.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cameron Johnson [Red Prizm] #257?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cameron Johnson [Red Prizm] #257 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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