Is Vinny Del Negro #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vinny Del Negro #13 sells for $2,025 against $1.59 raw: a $2,023 spread, 1274× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.59
- PSA 10
- $2,025
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 1274×
- 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 | $2,025 | +$1,998 | +$1,973 | +$1,873 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$8.41 | −$16.59 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$16.59 | −$41.59 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.59 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% | $532 | +$481 |
| 50% | $1,030 | +$978 |
| 75% | $1,527 | +$1,476 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $2,632 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,025 | −$607 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,215 | −$1,417 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,215 | −$1,417 | 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 Vinny Del Negro #13 — FAQ
Is Vinny Del Negro #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vinny Del Negro #13 sells for $2,025 against $1.59 raw: a $2,023 spread, 1274× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Vinny Del Negro #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vinny Del Negro #13 (Basketball Cards 1997 Metal Universe) sells for about $2,025 versus $1.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1274× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vinny Del Negro #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,632, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,025. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vinny Del Negro #13 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 Vinny Del Negro #13 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vinny Del Negro #13 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.00).
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