Is DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 46× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 sells for $118 against $2.58 raw: a $115 spread, 46× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.99) 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)
- $2.58
- PSA 10
- $118
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $118 | +$89.92 | +$64.92 | −$35.08 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$7.59 | −$32.59 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $2.58 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% | $44.37 | −$8.21 |
| 50% | $68.75 | +$16.17 |
| 75% | $93.12 | +$40.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 | $153 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $118 | −$35.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.00 | −$82.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $71.00 | −$82.00 | 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 DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 — FAQ
Is DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 sells for $118 against $2.58 raw: a $115 spread, 46× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.99) 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 DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 (Basketball Cards 2009 Panini Rookies & Stars) sells for about $118 versus $2.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $153, ahead of PSA 10 at $118. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 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 DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DeMar DeRozan [Longevity Sapphire] #127 breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.99).
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