Is Derik Queen [Refractor] #GT-25 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Derik Queen [Refractor] #GT-25 sells for $54.36 against $1.67 raw: a $52.69 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.83) 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)
- $1.67
- PSA 10
- $54.36
- PSA 9
- $12.83
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $54.36 | +$27.69 | +$2.69 | −$97.31 |
| PSA 9 | $12.83 | −$13.84 | −$38.84 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.65 | −$20.02 | −$45.02 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.67 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% | $23.21 | −$28.46 |
| 50% | $33.59 | −$18.08 |
| 75% | $43.98 | −$7.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.36 | −$16.64 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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 [Refractor] #GT-25 — FAQ
Is Derik Queen [Refractor] #GT-25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen [Refractor] #GT-25 sells for $54.36 against $1.67 raw: a $52.69 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.83) 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 [Refractor] #GT-25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derik Queen [Refractor] #GT-25 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Go Time) sells for about $54.36 versus $1.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derik Queen [Refractor] #GT-25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.36. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derik Queen [Refractor] #GT-25 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 [Refractor] #GT-25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derik Queen [Refractor] #GT-25 breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.83).
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