Is DeAndre Ayton #DAY worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of DeAndre Ayton #DAY sell for $33.94, only $9.89 above the $24.05 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.05
- PSA 10
- $33.94
- PSA 9
- $33.81
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $33.94 | −$15.11 | −$40.11 | −$140 |
| PSA 9 | $33.81 | −$15.24 | −$40.24 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $23.33 | −$25.72 | −$50.72 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $24.05 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% | $33.84 | −$40.21 |
| 50% | $33.88 | −$40.17 |
| 75% | $33.91 | −$40.14 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.94 | −$10.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 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 DeAndre Ayton #DAY — FAQ
Is DeAndre Ayton #DAY worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of DeAndre Ayton #DAY sell for $33.94, only $9.89 above the $24.05 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 DeAndre Ayton #DAY worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DeAndre Ayton #DAY (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Court Kings Heir Apparent Autographs) sells for about $33.94 versus $24.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DeAndre Ayton #DAY?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DeAndre Ayton #DAY 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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