Is Nikola Jokic #43 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nikola Jokic #43 sells for $650 against $84.32 raw: a $566 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($196) 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)
- $84.32
- PSA 10
- $650
- PSA 9
- $196
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- 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 | $650 | +$541 | +$516 | +$416 |
| PSA 9 | $196 | +$87.13 | +$62.13 | −$37.87 |
| PSA 8 | $111 | +$1.40 | −$23.60 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $84.32 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% | $310 | +$176 |
| 50% | $423 | +$289 |
| 75% | $537 | +$402 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $1,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $845 | −$155 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $650 | −$350 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $222 | −$778 | 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 Nikola Jokic #43 — FAQ
Is Nikola Jokic #43 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nikola Jokic #43 sells for $650 against $84.32 raw: a $566 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($196) 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 Nikola Jokic #43 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nikola Jokic #43 (Basketball Cards 2015 Panini Donruss the Rookies) sells for about $650 versus $84.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nikola Jokic #43?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $1,000, ahead of BGS 10 at $845. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nikola Jokic #43 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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