Is Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 brings $155 versus $80.00 raw — a $75.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.54) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $80.00
- PSA 10
- $155
- PSA 9
- $79.54
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $155 | +$50.00 | +$25.00 | −$75.00 |
| PSA 9 | $79.54 | −$25.46 | −$50.46 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $17.86 | −$87.14 | −$112 | −$212 |
Net = sale price − $80.00 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% | $98.41 | −$31.59 |
| 50% | $117 | −$12.73 |
| 75% | $136 | +$6.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $202 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $155 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.00 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $93.00 | −$109 | 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 Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 — FAQ
Is Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 brings $155 versus $80.00 raw — a $75.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.54) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Ball Of Duty) sells for about $155 versus $80.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $202, ahead of PSA 10 at $155. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 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 Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nikola Jokic [Pulsar Refractor] #BD-3 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $79.54).
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