Is Nigel Wilson #DK-27 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nigel Wilson #DK-27 sells for $83.21 against $1.50 raw: a $81.71 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.64) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $83.21
- PSA 9
- $26.64
- Gem premium
- 55×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $83.21 | +$56.71 | +$31.71 | −$68.29 |
| PSA 9 | $26.64 | +$0.14 | −$24.86 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $9.06 | −$17.44 | −$42.44 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $40.78 | −$10.72 |
| 50% | $54.92 | +$3.42 |
| 75% | $69.07 | +$17.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $108 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $83.21 | −$24.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $83.21 | $50.00 | $108 | $50.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.40 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.64 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.06 |
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Grading Nigel Wilson #DK-27 — FAQ
Is Nigel Wilson #DK-27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nigel Wilson #DK-27 sells for $83.21 against $1.50 raw: a $81.71 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.64) 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 Nigel Wilson #DK-27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nigel Wilson #DK-27 (Baseball Cards 1993 Donruss Diamond Kings) sells for about $83.21 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nigel Wilson #DK-27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $108, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nigel Wilson #DK-27 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 Nigel Wilson #DK-27 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nigel Wilson #DK-27 breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.64).
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