Is Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW sells for $352 against $199 raw: a $153 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($239) 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)
- $199
- PSA 10
- $352
- PSA 9
- $239
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $352 | +$128 | +$103 | +$3.01 |
| PSA 9 | $239 | +$15.68 | −$9.32 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $159 | −$64.30 | −$89.30 | −$189 |
Net = sale price − $199 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% | $267 | +$18.76 |
| 50% | $295 | +$46.84 |
| 75% | $323 | +$74.93 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $457 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $352 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $211 | −$246 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $211 | −$246 | 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 Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW — FAQ
Is Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW sells for $352 against $199 raw: a $153 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($239) 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 Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW (Basketball Cards 2021 Panini Spectra Full Spectrum Signatures) sells for about $352 versus $199 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $457, ahead of PSA 10 at $352. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW 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 Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dirk Nowitzki #FSS-DNW breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $239).
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