Is Ace Bailey #DD-35 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 22× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey #DD-35 sells for $50.50 against $2.25 raw: a $48.25 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.50) 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)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $50.50
- PSA 9
- $15.50
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $50.50 | +$23.25 | −$1.75 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $15.50 | −$11.75 | −$36.75 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$15.25 | −$40.25 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $24.25 | −$28.00 |
| 50% | $33.00 | −$19.25 |
| 75% | $41.75 | −$10.50 |
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.50 | −$15.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Ace Bailey #DD-35 — FAQ
Is Ace Bailey #DD-35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey #DD-35 sells for $50.50 against $2.25 raw: a $48.25 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.50) 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 Ace Bailey #DD-35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ace Bailey #DD-35 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps The Daily Dribble) sells for about $50.50 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ace Bailey #DD-35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ace Bailey #DD-35 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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