Is Dylan Harper #252 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dylan Harper #252 sells for $268 against $5.02 raw: a $263 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.26) 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)
- $5.02
- PSA 10
- $268
- PSA 9
- $44.26
- Gem premium
- 53×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $268 | +$238 | +$213 | +$113 |
| PSA 9 | $44.26 | +$14.24 | −$10.76 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $20.73 | −$9.29 | −$34.29 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $5.02 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% | $100 | +$45.12 |
| 50% | $156 | +$101 |
| 75% | $212 | +$157 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $348 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $268 | −$80.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $161 | −$187 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $161 | −$187 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $268 | $161 | $348 | $161 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $75.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.26 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.73 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.55 |
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Grading Dylan Harper #252 — FAQ
Is Dylan Harper #252 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dylan Harper #252 sells for $268 against $5.02 raw: a $263 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.26) 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 Dylan Harper #252 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dylan Harper #252 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $268 versus $5.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 53× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dylan Harper #252?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $348, ahead of PSA 10 at $268. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dylan Harper #252 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 Dylan Harper #252 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dylan Harper #252 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.26).
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