Is Detlef Schrempf #AW5 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 105× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Detlef Schrempf #AW5 sells for $151 against $1.44 raw: a $149 spread, 105× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.44
- PSA 10
- $151
- PSA 9
- $12.30
- Gem premium
- 105×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $151 | +$124 | +$99.26 | −$0.74 |
| PSA 9 | $12.30 | −$14.14 | −$39.14 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | −$20.45 | −$45.45 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.44 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% | $46.90 | −$4.54 |
| 50% | $81.50 | +$30.06 |
| 75% | $116 | +$64.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $196 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $151 | −$45.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$106 | 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 →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $151 | $90.00 | $196 | $90.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.01 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.30 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
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Grading Detlef Schrempf #AW5 — FAQ
Is Detlef Schrempf #AW5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Detlef Schrempf #AW5 sells for $151 against $1.44 raw: a $149 spread, 105× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Detlef Schrempf #AW5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Detlef Schrempf #AW5 (Basketball Cards 1991 Upper Deck Award Winner Hologram) sells for about $151 versus $1.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 105× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Detlef Schrempf #AW5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $196, ahead of PSA 10 at $151. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Detlef Schrempf #AW5 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 Detlef Schrempf #AW5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Detlef Schrempf #AW5 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.30).
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