Is Dennis Rodman worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman brings $133 versus $65.99 raw — a $67.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $65.99
- PSA 10
- $133
- PSA 9
- $81.61
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $133 | +$42.17 | +$17.17 | −$82.83 |
| PSA 9 | $81.61 | −$9.38 | −$34.38 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $56.14 | −$34.85 | −$59.85 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $65.99 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% | $94.50 | −$21.49 |
| 50% | $107 | −$8.61 |
| 75% | $120 | +$4.28 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $133 | −$39.84 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 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 Dennis Rodman — FAQ
Is Dennis Rodman worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman brings $133 versus $65.99 raw — a $67.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dennis Rodman worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman (Basketball Cards 2020 Donruss Signature Series) sells for about $133 versus $65.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dennis Rodman?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dennis Rodman 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 Dennis Rodman break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dennis Rodman breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $81.61).
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