Is Vinny Del Negro #FA-VDN worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Vinny Del Negro #FA-VDN brings $39.04 versus $5.53 raw — a $33.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.53
- PSA 10
- $39.04
- PSA 9
- $16.10
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $39.04 | +$8.51 | −$16.49 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $16.10 | −$14.43 | −$39.43 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $9.32 | −$21.21 | −$46.21 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.53 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% | $21.84 | −$33.70 |
| 50% | $27.57 | −$27.96 |
| 75% | $33.30 | −$22.23 |
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 | $51.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.04 | −$11.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.79 | −$38.21 | 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 Vinny Del Negro #FA-VDN — FAQ
Is Vinny Del Negro #FA-VDN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vinny Del Negro #FA-VDN brings $39.04 versus $5.53 raw — a $33.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Vinny Del Negro #FA-VDN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vinny Del Negro #FA-VDN (Basketball Cards 2021 Topps Finest Autographs) sells for about $39.04 versus $5.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vinny Del Negro #FA-VDN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $51.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vinny Del Negro #FA-VDN 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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