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Is RJ Barrett [Red Wave] #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 RJ Barrett [Red Wave] #17 brings $113 versus $74.09 raw — a $38.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $74.09
- PSA 10
- $113
- PSA 9
- $49.00
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $113 | +$13.66 | −$11.34 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $49.00 | −$50.09 | −$75.09 | −$175 |
Net = sale price − $74.09 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% | $64.94 | −$59.15 |
| 50% | $80.88 | −$43.22 |
| 75% | $96.81 | −$27.28 |
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 | $147 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $113 | −$34.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $68.00 | −$79.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $68.00 | −$79.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $113 | $68.00 | $147 | $68.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $54.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $49.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading RJ Barrett [Red Wave] #17 — FAQ
Is RJ Barrett [Red Wave] #17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 RJ Barrett [Red Wave] #17 brings $113 versus $74.09 raw — a $38.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 RJ Barrett [Red Wave] #17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 RJ Barrett [Red Wave] #17 (Basketball Cards 2019 Panini Donruss Optic My House) sells for about $113 versus $74.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for RJ Barrett [Red Wave] #17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $147, ahead of PSA 10 at $113. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does RJ Barrett [Red Wave] #17 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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