Is Dwyane Wade #DY-A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dwyane Wade #DY-A sells for $574 against $250 raw: a $324 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($292) 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)
- $250
- PSA 10
- $574
- PSA 9
- $292
- 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 | $574 | +$299 | +$274 | +$174 |
| PSA 9 | $292 | +$17.00 | −$8.00 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $262 | −$13.00 | −$38.00 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $250 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% | $362 | +$62.47 |
| 50% | $433 | +$133 |
| 75% | $503 | +$203 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $4,299 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $574 | −$3,725 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $344 | −$3,955 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $344 | −$3,955 | 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 Dwyane Wade #DY-A — FAQ
Is Dwyane Wade #DY-A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dwyane Wade #DY-A sells for $574 against $250 raw: a $324 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($292) 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 Dwyane Wade #DY-A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dwyane Wade #DY-A (Basketball Cards 2003 SP Authentic Signatures) sells for about $574 versus $250 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dwyane Wade #DY-A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,299, ahead of PSA 10 at $574. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dwyane Wade #DY-A 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 Dwyane Wade #DY-A break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dwyane Wade #DY-A breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $292).
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