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Is Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 sells for $270 against $19.49 raw: a $251 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.14) 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)
- $19.49
- PSA 10
- $270
- PSA 9
- $47.14
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $270 | +$226 | +$201 | +$101 |
| PSA 9 | $47.14 | +$2.65 | −$22.35 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $23.56 | −$20.93 | −$45.93 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $19.49 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% | $103 | +$33.45 |
| 50% | $159 | +$89.24 |
| 75% | $215 | +$145 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $351 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $270 | −$80.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $162 | −$189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.76 | −$317 | 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 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 — FAQ
Is Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 sells for $270 against $19.49 raw: a $251 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.14) 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 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 (Basketball Cards 2002 Topps Chrome) sells for about $270 versus $19.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $351, ahead of PSA 10 at $270. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 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 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #29 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.14).
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