Is Adrian Dantley #132 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Adrian Dantley #132 sells for $3,625 against $2.10 raw: a $3,623 spread, 1726× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($157) 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)
- $2.10
- CGC 10
- $3,625
- PSA 9
- $157
- Gem premium
- 1726×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $3,625 | +$3,598 | +$3,573 | +$3,473 |
| PSA 9 | $157 | +$130 | +$105 | +$4.95 |
| PSA 8 | $20.25 | −$6.85 | −$31.85 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.10 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% | $1,024 | +$972 |
| 50% | $1,891 | +$1,839 |
| 75% | $2,758 | +$2,706 |
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 | $3,625 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,625 | best | 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 Adrian Dantley #132 — FAQ
Is Adrian Dantley #132 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Adrian Dantley #132 sells for $3,625 against $2.10 raw: a $3,623 spread, 1726× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($157) 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.
Which grading company is best for Adrian Dantley #132?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $3,625, ahead of SGC 10 at $3,625. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Adrian Dantley #132 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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