Is Derik Queen #CM-DQ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #CM-DQ sells for $131 against $21.00 raw: a $110 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.01) 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)
- $21.00
- PSA 10
- $131
- PSA 9
- $61.01
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $131 | +$85.25 | +$60.25 | −$39.75 |
| PSA 9 | $61.01 | +$15.01 | −$9.99 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $53.08 | +$7.08 | −$17.92 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $21.00 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% | $78.57 | +$7.57 |
| 50% | $96.13 | +$25.13 |
| 75% | $114 | +$42.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $171 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $131 | −$39.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Derik Queen #CM-DQ — FAQ
Is Derik Queen #CM-DQ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #CM-DQ sells for $131 against $21.00 raw: a $110 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.01) 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 #CM-DQ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #CM-DQ (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Contemporary Marks) sells for about $131 versus $21.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derik Queen #CM-DQ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $171, ahead of PSA 10 at $131. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derik Queen #CM-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 #CM-DQ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derik Queen #CM-DQ breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.01).
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