Is Danny Granger #166 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 30× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Danny Granger #166 sells for $44.14 against $1.49 raw: a $42.65 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.76) 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)
- $1.49
- PSA 10
- $44.14
- PSA 9
- $11.76
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $44.14 | +$17.65 | −$7.35 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $11.76 | −$14.73 | −$39.73 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$16.49 | −$41.49 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $19.86 | −$31.63 |
| 50% | $27.95 | −$23.54 |
| 75% | $36.05 | −$15.45 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.14 | −$12.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Danny Granger #166 — FAQ
Is Danny Granger #166 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Danny Granger #166 sells for $44.14 against $1.49 raw: a $42.65 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.76) 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 Danny Granger #166 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Danny Granger #166 (Basketball Cards 2005 Topps Chrome) sells for about $44.14 versus $1.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Danny Granger #166?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Danny Granger #166 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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