Is Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ sells for $236 against $54.99 raw: a $181 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.89) 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)
- $54.99
- PSA 10
- $236
- PSA 9
- $90.89
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $236 | +$156 | +$131 | +$31.04 |
| PSA 9 | $90.89 | +$10.90 | −$14.10 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $52.50 | −$27.49 | −$52.49 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $54.99 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% | $127 | +$22.19 |
| 50% | $163 | +$58.47 |
| 75% | $200 | +$94.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $307 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $236 | −$70.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $142 | −$165 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $142 | −$165 | 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 Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ — FAQ
Is Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ sells for $236 against $54.99 raw: a $181 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.89) 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 Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps 1980 Rookie Autograph) sells for about $236 versus $54.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $307, ahead of PSA 10 at $236. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ 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 Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derik Queen #80B2R-DQ breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $90.89).
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