![Dirk Nowitzki [Pulsar Refractor] #SY-10 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5o8AAeSwYG9qX7o2/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Dirk Nowitzki [Pulsar Refractor] #SY-10 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dirk Nowitzki [Pulsar Refractor] #SY-10 sells for $61.00 against $25.00 raw: a $36.00 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.00) 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)
- $25.00
- Grade 9.5
- $61.00
- PSA 9
- $55.00
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $61.00 | +$11.00 | −$14.00 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $55.00 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $25.00 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% | $56.50 | −$18.50 |
| 50% | $58.00 | −$17.00 |
| 75% | $59.50 | −$15.50 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $61.00 |
| 9 | $55.00 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Cooper Flagg [Pulsar Refractor] #SY-11 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EtAAAeSwe5tp8ksW/s-l500.jpg)
![LeBron James [Gold Refractor] #SY-2 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DQgAAeSw3UtqDfet/s-l500.jpg)
![Cooper Flagg [Refractor] #SY-11 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7A0AAeSwuzZqZt1x/s-l500.jpg)
![Cooper Flagg [RayWave Refractor] #SY-11 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9LoAAeSwsFZqWBO2/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Dirk Nowitzki [Pulsar Refractor] #SY-10 — FAQ
Is Dirk Nowitzki [Pulsar Refractor] #SY-10 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dirk Nowitzki [Pulsar Refractor] #SY-10 sells for $61.00 against $25.00 raw: a $36.00 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.00) 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.
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free