Is Derik Queen [Pulsar Refractor] #263 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derik Queen [Pulsar Refractor] #263 sells for $42.84 against $2.94 raw: a $39.90 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.50) 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)
- $2.94
- PSA 10
- $42.84
- PSA 9
- $38.50
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $42.84 | +$14.90 | −$10.10 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $38.50 | +$10.56 | −$14.44 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$16.94 | −$41.94 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.94 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% | $39.59 | −$13.35 |
| 50% | $40.67 | −$12.27 |
| 75% | $41.76 | −$11.18 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.84 | −$13.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.50 | −$37.50 | 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 [Pulsar Refractor] #263 — FAQ
Is Derik Queen [Pulsar Refractor] #263 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen [Pulsar Refractor] #263 sells for $42.84 against $2.94 raw: a $39.90 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.50) 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 [Pulsar Refractor] #263 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen [Pulsar Refractor] #263 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $42.84 versus $2.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derik Queen [Pulsar Refractor] #263?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derik Queen [Pulsar Refractor] #263 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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