Is Derrick Jones Jr. #HM-DJ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Derrick Jones Jr. #HM-DJ sells for $61.81 against $12.63 raw: a $49.18 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.63
- PSA 10
- $61.81
- PSA 9
- $21.62
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $61.81 | +$24.18 | −$0.82 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $21.62 | −$16.01 | −$41.01 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $11.82 | −$25.81 | −$50.81 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $12.63 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% | $31.67 | −$30.96 |
| 50% | $41.72 | −$20.91 |
| 75% | $51.76 | −$10.87 |
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 | $80.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.81 | −$18.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 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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Grading Derrick Jones Jr. #HM-DJ — FAQ
Is Derrick Jones Jr. #HM-DJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derrick Jones Jr. #HM-DJ sells for $61.81 against $12.63 raw: a $49.18 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Derrick Jones Jr. #HM-DJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derrick Jones Jr. #HM-DJ (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Havoc Marks) sells for about $61.81 versus $12.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derrick Jones Jr. #HM-DJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $80.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derrick Jones Jr. #HM-DJ 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.
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