Is De'Aaron Fox #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 De'Aaron Fox #25 brings $48.00 versus $17.50 raw — a $30.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.50
- PSA 10
- $48.00
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $48.00 | +$5.50 | −$19.50 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | −$2.51 | −$27.51 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $19.68 | −$22.82 | −$47.82 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $17.50 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% | $41.99 | −$25.51 |
| 50% | $44.00 | −$23.50 |
| 75% | $46.00 | −$21.50 |
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 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.00 | −$14.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 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 De'Aaron Fox #25 — FAQ
Is De'Aaron Fox #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 De'Aaron Fox #25 brings $48.00 versus $17.50 raw — a $30.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 De'Aaron Fox #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 De'Aaron Fox #25 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Contenders License to Dominate) sells for about $48.00 versus $17.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for De'Aaron Fox #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does De'Aaron Fox #25 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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