Is Derik Queen #SMR-DQ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #SMR-DQ sells for $242 against $50.00 raw: a $192 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($61.00) 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)
- $50.00
- PSA 10
- $242
- PSA 9
- $61.00
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $242 | +$167 | +$142 | +$41.79 |
| PSA 9 | $61.00 | −$14.00 | −$39.00 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $49.46 | −$25.54 | −$50.54 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $50.00 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% | $106 | +$6.20 |
| 50% | $151 | +$51.39 |
| 75% | $197 | +$96.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $314 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $242 | −$72.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $145 | −$169 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $145 | −$169 | 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 #SMR-DQ — FAQ
Is Derik Queen #SMR-DQ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #SMR-DQ sells for $242 against $50.00 raw: a $192 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($61.00) 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 Derik Queen #SMR-DQ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen #SMR-DQ (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Stratospheric Signature Rookie) sells for about $242 versus $50.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derik Queen #SMR-DQ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $314, ahead of PSA 10 at $242. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derik Queen #SMR-DQ 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 #SMR-DQ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derik Queen #SMR-DQ breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.00).
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