Is Dominique Wilkins [2001 SP Rookie FX] #51 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Dominique Wilkins [2001 SP Rookie FX] #51 sell for $13.73, only $13.48 above the $0.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3.04) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.25
- PSA 10
- $13.73
- PSA 9
- $3.04
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $13.73 | −$11.52 | −$36.52 | −$137 |
| PSA 9 | $3.04 | −$22.21 | −$47.21 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 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% | $5.71 | −$44.54 |
| 50% | $8.38 | −$41.87 |
| 75% | $11.06 | −$39.19 |
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 | $18.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $13.73 | −$4.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.00 | −$10.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8.00 | −$10.00 | 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 Dominique Wilkins [2001 SP Rookie FX] #51 — FAQ
Is Dominique Wilkins [2001 SP Rookie FX] #51 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Dominique Wilkins [2001 SP Rookie FX] #51 sell for $13.73, only $13.48 above the $0.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3.04) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Dominique Wilkins [2001 SP Rookie FX] #51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dominique Wilkins [2001 SP Rookie FX] #51 (Basketball Cards 2013 SP Authentic) sells for about $13.73 versus $0.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dominique Wilkins [2001 SP Rookie FX] #51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $18.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $13.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dominique Wilkins [2001 SP Rookie FX] #51 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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