Is Dennis Rodman #160 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #160 sells for $96.72 against $2.82 raw: a $93.90 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.09) 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)
- $2.82
- PSA 10
- $96.72
- PSA 9
- $36.09
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $96.72 | +$68.90 | +$43.90 | −$56.10 |
| PSA 9 | $36.09 | +$8.27 | −$16.73 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$10.32 | −$35.32 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.82 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% | $51.25 | −$1.57 |
| 50% | $66.41 | +$13.59 |
| 75% | $81.56 | +$28.74 |
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 | $126 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $96.72 | −$29.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 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 →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $96.72 | $58.00 | $126 | $58.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.65 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.09 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
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Grading Dennis Rodman #160 — FAQ
Is Dennis Rodman #160 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #160 sells for $96.72 against $2.82 raw: a $93.90 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.09) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #160 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #160 (Basketball Cards 1995 Flair) sells for about $96.72 versus $2.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dennis Rodman #160?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $126, ahead of PSA 10 at $96.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dennis Rodman #160 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 Dennis Rodman #160 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dennis Rodman #160 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.09).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
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