Is Sonia Citron #DN-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sonia Citron #DN-3 brings $43.00 versus $12.62 raw — a $30.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.62
- PSA 10
- $43.00
- PSA 9
- $17.54
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $43.00 | +$5.38 | −$19.62 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $17.54 | −$20.08 | −$45.08 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $11.12 | −$26.50 | −$51.50 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $12.62 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% | $23.91 | −$38.71 |
| 50% | $30.27 | −$32.35 |
| 75% | $36.63 | −$25.98 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $64.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $56.00 | −$8.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.00 | −$21.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$38.99 | 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 Sonia Citron #DN-3 — FAQ
Is Sonia Citron #DN-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sonia Citron #DN-3 brings $43.00 versus $12.62 raw — a $30.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sonia Citron #DN-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sonia Citron #DN-3 (Basketball Cards 2025 Panini Instant WNBA Draft Night) sells for about $43.00 versus $12.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sonia Citron #DN-3?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $64.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $56.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sonia Citron #DN-3 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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