Is Derek Jeter [Gray Jersey Waves] #HT-DJ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Gray Jersey Waves] #HT-DJ sells for $44.65 against $3.28 raw: a $41.37 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) 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)
- $3.28
- PSA 10
- $44.65
- PSA 9
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $44.65 | +$16.37 | −$8.63 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | −$3.29 | −$28.29 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $3.28 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% | $29.91 | −$23.38 |
| 50% | $34.82 | −$18.46 |
| 75% | $39.73 | −$13.55 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.65 | −$13.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$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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Full set checklist →Grading Derek Jeter [Gray Jersey Waves] #HT-DJ — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter [Gray Jersey Waves] #HT-DJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Gray Jersey Waves] #HT-DJ sells for $44.65 against $3.28 raw: a $41.37 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) 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 Derek Jeter [Gray Jersey Waves] #HT-DJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Gray Jersey Waves] #HT-DJ (Baseball Cards 2015 Topps High Tek) sells for about $44.65 versus $3.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter [Gray Jersey Waves] #HT-DJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter [Gray Jersey Waves] #HT-DJ 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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