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Is DE'Aaron Fox [Red] #189 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 DE'Aaron Fox [Red] #189 brings $30.72 versus $5.63 raw — a $25.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.63
- PSA 10
- $30.72
- PSA 9
- $19.48
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $30.72 | +$0.09 | −$24.91 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $19.48 | −$11.15 | −$36.15 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$13.13 | −$38.13 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $5.63 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% | $22.29 | −$33.34 |
| 50% | $25.10 | −$30.53 |
| 75% | $27.91 | −$27.72 |
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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.72 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.01 | −$138 | 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 DE'Aaron Fox [Red] #189 — FAQ
Is DE'Aaron Fox [Red] #189 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DE'Aaron Fox [Red] #189 brings $30.72 versus $5.63 raw — a $25.09 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 DE'Aaron Fox [Red] #189 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DE'Aaron Fox [Red] #189 (Basketball Cards 2017 Panini Essentials) sells for about $30.72 versus $5.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DE'Aaron Fox [Red] #189?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DE'Aaron Fox [Red] #189 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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