Is Will Clark #DK-17 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Will Clark #DK-17 sells for $252 against $7.37 raw: a $244 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.46) 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)
- $7.37
- PSA 10
- $252
- PSA 9
- $47.46
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $252 | +$219 | +$194 | +$94.32 |
| PSA 9 | $47.46 | +$15.09 | −$9.91 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $22.71 | −$9.66 | −$34.66 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $7.37 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% | $98.52 | +$41.15 |
| 50% | $150 | +$92.20 |
| 75% | $201 | +$143 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $327 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $252 | −$75.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $151 | −$176 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $151 | −$176 | 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 Will Clark #DK-17 — FAQ
Is Will Clark #DK-17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Will Clark #DK-17 sells for $252 against $7.37 raw: a $244 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.46) 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 Will Clark #DK-17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Will Clark #DK-17 (Baseball Cards 1995 Donruss Diamond Kings) sells for about $252 versus $7.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Will Clark #DK-17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $327, ahead of PSA 10 at $252. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Will Clark #DK-17 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 Will Clark #DK-17 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Will Clark #DK-17 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.46).
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