Is Vlade Divac #12 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 136× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Vlade Divac #12 sells for $40.78 against $0.30 raw: a $40.48 spread, 136× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.78) 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)
- $0.30
- PSA 10
- $40.78
- PSA 9
- $11.78
- Gem premium
- 136×
- 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 | $40.78 | +$15.48 | −$9.52 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $11.78 | −$13.52 | −$38.52 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $5.82 | −$19.48 | −$44.48 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.30 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% | $19.03 | −$31.27 |
| 50% | $26.28 | −$24.02 |
| 75% | $33.53 | −$16.77 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.78 | −$12.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Vlade Divac #12 — FAQ
Is Vlade Divac #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vlade Divac #12 sells for $40.78 against $0.30 raw: a $40.48 spread, 136× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.78) 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 Vlade Divac #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vlade Divac #12 (Basketball Cards 1993 Upper Deck Special Edition) sells for about $40.78 versus $0.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 136× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vlade Divac #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vlade Divac #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.
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