Is Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM brings $146 versus $61.00 raw — a $84.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $61.00
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $67.65
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $146 | +$59.50 | +$34.50 | −$65.50 |
| PSA 9 | $67.65 | −$18.35 | −$43.35 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $65.00 | −$21.00 | −$46.00 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $61.00 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% | $87.11 | −$23.89 |
| 50% | $107 | −$4.42 |
| 75% | $126 | +$15.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $146 | −$43.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 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 Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM — FAQ
Is Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM brings $146 versus $61.00 raw — a $84.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Sky Write Signature) sells for about $146 versus $61.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $146. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM 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 Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dennis Rodman #SWS-DRM breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $67.65).
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