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Is Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] sells for $151 against $7.87 raw: a $143 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.41) 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)
- $7.87
- PSA 10
- $151
- PSA 9
- $33.41
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $151 | +$118 | +$93.38 | −$6.62 |
| PSA 9 | $33.41 | +$0.54 | −$24.46 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $17.64 | −$15.23 | −$40.23 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $7.87 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% | $62.87 | +$5.00 |
| 50% | $92.33 | +$34.46 |
| 75% | $122 | +$63.92 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $197 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $151 | −$45.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $91.00 | −$106 | 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 Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] — FAQ
Is Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] sells for $151 against $7.87 raw: a $143 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.41) 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 Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] (Basketball Cards 2002 Ultra WNBA Summer of Love) sells for about $151 versus $7.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dawn Staley [Memorabilia]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $197, ahead of PSA 10 at $151. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] 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 Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dawn Staley [Memorabilia] breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.41).
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