Is Dennis Rodman #231 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #231 sells for $383 against $5.00 raw: a $378 spread, 77× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.75) 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)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $383
- PSA 9
- $45.75
- Gem premium
- 77×
- 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 | $383 | +$353 | +$328 | +$228 |
| PSA 9 | $45.75 | +$15.75 | −$9.25 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$5.01 | −$30.01 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $130 | +$74.94 |
| 50% | $214 | +$159 |
| 75% | $298 | +$243 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $497 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $383 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $230 | −$267 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.75 | −$472 | 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 #231 — FAQ
Is Dennis Rodman #231 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #231 sells for $383 against $5.00 raw: a $378 spread, 77× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.75) 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 #231 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #231 (Basketball Cards 1996 Fleer Metal) sells for about $383 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 77× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dennis Rodman #231?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $497, ahead of PSA 10 at $383. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dennis Rodman #231 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 #231 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dennis Rodman #231 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.75).
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