Is Kevin Durant #DC6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #DC6 brings $157 versus $67.57 raw — a $89.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $67.57
- PSA 10
- $157
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $157 | +$64.44 | +$39.44 | −$60.56 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | −$52.57 | −$77.57 | −$178 |
| PSA 8 | $34.53 | −$58.04 | −$83.04 | −$183 |
Net = sale price − $67.57 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% | $69.25 | −$48.32 |
| 50% | $98.50 | −$19.06 |
| 75% | $128 | +$10.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 66%. 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 | $204 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $157 | −$46.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $94.00 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $94.00 | −$110 | 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 Kevin Durant #DC6 — FAQ
Is Kevin Durant #DC6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #DC6 brings $157 versus $67.57 raw — a $89.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kevin Durant #DC6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin Durant #DC6 (Basketball Cards 2007 Upper Deck NBA Dodge Charger) sells for about $157 versus $67.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin Durant #DC6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $204, ahead of PSA 10 at $157. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin Durant #DC6 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 Kevin Durant #DC6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kevin Durant #DC6 breaks even when it gems about 66% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.00).
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