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Is Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 sells for $428 against $33.00 raw: a $395 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.48) 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)
- $33.00
- PSA 10
- $428
- PSA 9
- $60.48
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $428 | +$370 | +$345 | +$245 |
| PSA 9 | $60.48 | +$2.48 | −$22.52 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$30.00 | −$55.00 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $33.00 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% | $152 | +$69.36 |
| 50% | $244 | +$161 |
| 75% | $336 | +$253 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $556 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $428 | −$128 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $257 | −$299 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $257 | −$299 | 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 Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 — FAQ
Is Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 sells for $428 against $33.00 raw: a $395 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.48) 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 Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 (Basketball Cards 1996 Bowman's Best Rookie) sells for about $428 versus $33.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $556, ahead of PSA 10 at $428. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 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 Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Fisher [Atomic Refractor] #R15 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.48).
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