Is Cooper DeJean [Pink Pandora Optic] #305 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cooper DeJean [Pink Pandora Optic] #305 brings $42.10 versus $3.62 raw — a $38.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.62
- PSA 10
- $42.10
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $42.10 | +$13.48 | −$11.52 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$13.62 | −$38.62 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.07 | −$20.55 | −$45.55 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.62 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% | $21.77 | −$31.85 |
| 50% | $28.55 | −$25.07 |
| 75% | $35.33 | −$18.29 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.10 | −$12.90 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Cooper DeJean [Pink Pandora Optic] #305 — FAQ
Is Cooper DeJean [Pink Pandora Optic] #305 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper DeJean [Pink Pandora Optic] #305 brings $42.10 versus $3.62 raw — a $38.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Cooper DeJean [Pink Pandora Optic] #305 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper DeJean [Pink Pandora Optic] #305 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss) sells for about $42.10 versus $3.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper DeJean [Pink Pandora Optic] #305?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.10. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper DeJean [Pink Pandora Optic] #305 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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