Is Dillon Brooks [Horizontal Autograph Playoff Ticket] #141 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dillon Brooks [Horizontal Autograph Playoff Ticket] #141 brings $57.86 versus $23.15 raw — a $34.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.15
- PSA 10
- $57.86
- PSA 9
- $38.50
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $57.86 | +$9.71 | −$15.29 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $38.50 | −$9.65 | −$34.65 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $22.89 | −$25.26 | −$50.26 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $23.15 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% | $43.34 | −$29.81 |
| 50% | $48.18 | −$24.97 |
| 75% | $53.02 | −$20.13 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.86 | −$17.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Dillon Brooks [Horizontal Autograph Playoff Ticket] #141 — FAQ
Is Dillon Brooks [Horizontal Autograph Playoff Ticket] #141 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dillon Brooks [Horizontal Autograph Playoff Ticket] #141 brings $57.86 versus $23.15 raw — a $34.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dillon Brooks [Horizontal Autograph Playoff Ticket] #141 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dillon Brooks [Horizontal Autograph Playoff Ticket] #141 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Contenders) sells for about $57.86 versus $23.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dillon Brooks [Horizontal Autograph Playoff Ticket] #141?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dillon Brooks [Horizontal Autograph Playoff Ticket] #141 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.
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