Is Daniel Theis #SS-THI worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Daniel Theis #SS-THI brings $41.62 versus $3.74 raw — a $37.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.74
- PSA 10
- $41.62
- PSA 9
- $15.02
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $41.62 | +$12.88 | −$12.12 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $15.02 | −$13.72 | −$38.72 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.14 | −$20.60 | −$45.60 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.74 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% | $21.67 | −$32.07 |
| 50% | $28.32 | −$25.42 |
| 75% | $34.97 | −$18.77 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.62 | −$12.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Brice Sensabaugh [Holo] #SS-SEN 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8T0AAeSwFy1pJinu/s-l500.jpg)
![Ausar Thompson [Holo] #SS-ASR 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OREAAeSw-8pp5sAX/s-l500.jpg)
![Ausar Thompson [Green Shock] #SS-ASR 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bC4AAeSwpXNo8Hdy/s-l500.jpg)
![Ausar Thompson [Green] #SS-ASR 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ABMAAeSwjXdokSUw/s-l500.jpg)
![Amen Thompson [Holo] #SS-AMN 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7DMAAeSwmehpg7fh/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Daniel Theis #SS-THI — FAQ
Is Daniel Theis #SS-THI worth grading?
A PSA 10 Daniel Theis #SS-THI brings $41.62 versus $3.74 raw — a $37.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Daniel Theis #SS-THI worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Daniel Theis #SS-THI (Basketball Cards 2023 Donruss Optic Signature Series) sells for about $41.62 versus $3.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Daniel Theis #SS-THI?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Daniel Theis #SS-THI 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your basketball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
