Is Kristaps Porzingis #DT14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kristaps Porzingis #DT14 brings $338 versus $289 raw — a $48.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($78.40) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $289
- PSA 10
- $338
- PSA 9
- $78.40
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $338 | +$23.76 | −$1.24 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $78.40 | −$236 | −$261 | −$361 |
Net = sale price − $289 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% | $143 | −$196 |
| 50% | $208 | −$131 |
| 75% | $273 | −$66.18 |
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 | $440 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $338 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $203 | −$237 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $203 | −$237 | 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 | $338 | $203 | $440 | $203 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $86.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $78.40 |
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Grading Kristaps Porzingis #DT14 — FAQ
Is Kristaps Porzingis #DT14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kristaps Porzingis #DT14 brings $338 versus $289 raw — a $48.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($78.40) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kristaps Porzingis #DT14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kristaps Porzingis #DT14 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Cornerstones Downtown) sells for about $338 versus $289 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kristaps Porzingis #DT14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $440, ahead of PSA 10 at $338. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kristaps Porzingis #DT14 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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