Is Derik Queen #NA-DK worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #NA-DK sells for $110 against $19.42 raw: a $90.58 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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)
- $19.42
- PSA 10
- $110
- PSA 9
- $56.00
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $110 | +$65.58 | +$40.58 | −$59.42 |
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | +$11.58 | −$13.42 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $51.25 | +$6.83 | −$18.17 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $19.42 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% | $69.50 | +$0.08 |
| 50% | $83.00 | +$13.58 |
| 75% | $96.50 | +$27.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $143 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $110 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.00 | −$77.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $66.00 | −$77.00 | 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 Derik Queen #NA-DK — FAQ
Is Derik Queen #NA-DK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #NA-DK sells for $110 against $19.42 raw: a $90.58 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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 #NA-DK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #NA-DK (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps New Applicants Autograph) sells for about $110 versus $19.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derik Queen #NA-DK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $143, ahead of PSA 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derik Queen #NA-DK 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 #NA-DK break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derik Queen #NA-DK breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.00).
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