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Is Dennis Rodman [Atomic Refractor] #BS10 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman [Atomic Refractor] #BS10 sells for $2,711 against $95.31 raw: a $2,616 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($166) 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)
- $95.31
- PSA 10
- $2,711
- PSA 9
- $166
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $2,711 | +$2,591 | +$2,566 | +$2,466 |
| PSA 9 | $166 | +$45.59 | +$20.59 | −$79.41 |
| PSA 8 | $52.00 | −$68.31 | −$93.31 | −$193 |
Net = sale price − $95.31 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% | $802 | +$657 |
| 50% | $1,439 | +$1,293 |
| 75% | $2,075 | +$1,930 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $3,525 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,711 | −$814 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,627 | −$1,898 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $950 | −$2,575 | 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 Dennis Rodman [Atomic Refractor] #BS10 — FAQ
Is Dennis Rodman [Atomic Refractor] #BS10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman [Atomic Refractor] #BS10 sells for $2,711 against $95.31 raw: a $2,616 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($166) 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 [Atomic Refractor] #BS10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman [Atomic Refractor] #BS10 (Basketball Cards 1996 Bowman's Best Shots) sells for about $2,711 versus $95.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dennis Rodman [Atomic Refractor] #BS10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,525, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,711. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dennis Rodman [Atomic Refractor] #BS10 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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