Is Dylan Harper #SY-12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dylan Harper #SY-12 sells for $118 against $2.99 raw: a $115 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $118
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $118 | +$89.82 | +$64.82 | −$35.18 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | +$8.01 | −$16.99 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | +$7.01 | −$17.99 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $56.45 | +$3.46 |
| 50% | $76.91 | +$23.92 |
| 75% | $97.36 | +$44.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $153 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $118 | −$35.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $71.00 | −$82.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.75 | −$131 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $118 | $21.75 | $153 | $71.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $68.81 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dylan Harper #SY-12 — FAQ
Is Dylan Harper #SY-12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dylan Harper #SY-12 sells for $118 against $2.99 raw: a $115 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Dylan Harper #SY-12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dylan Harper #SY-12 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Serenity) sells for about $118 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dylan Harper #SY-12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $153, ahead of PSA 10 at $118. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dylan Harper #SY-12 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 Dylan Harper #SY-12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dylan Harper #SY-12 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
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