Is Paige Bueckers #DN-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Paige Bueckers #DN-1 brings $34.46 versus $3.97 raw — a $30.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.97
- PSA 10
- $34.46
- PSA 9
- $16.33
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $34.46 | +$5.49 | −$19.51 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $16.33 | −$12.64 | −$37.64 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.66 | −$20.31 | −$45.31 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.97 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% | $20.86 | −$33.11 |
| 50% | $25.39 | −$28.57 |
| 75% | $29.93 | −$24.04 |
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 | $47.50 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.46 | −$13.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$24.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.33 | −$27.17 | 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 | $34.46 | $23.00 | $47.50 | $20.33 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24.21 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $16.33 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.66 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.00 |
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Grading Paige Bueckers #DN-1 — FAQ
Is Paige Bueckers #DN-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paige Bueckers #DN-1 brings $34.46 versus $3.97 raw — a $30.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Paige Bueckers #DN-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paige Bueckers #DN-1 (Basketball Cards 2025 Panini Instant WNBA Draft Night) sells for about $34.46 versus $3.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paige Bueckers #DN-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $47.50, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paige Bueckers #DN-1 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?
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