Is Dennis Rodman #11 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #11 sells for $384 against $12.51 raw: a $371 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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)
- $12.51
- PSA 10
- $384
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $384 | +$346 | +$321 | +$221 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | +$13.49 | −$11.51 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $46.12 | +$8.61 | −$16.39 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $12.51 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% | $134 | +$71.62 |
| 50% | $217 | +$155 |
| 75% | $300 | +$238 |
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 | $499 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $384 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $230 | −$269 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $230 | −$269 | 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 | $384 | $230 | $499 | $230 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $171 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $46.12 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $25.62 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dennis Rodman #11 — FAQ
Is Dennis Rodman #11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #11 sells for $384 against $12.51 raw: a $371 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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 #11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dennis Rodman #11 (Basketball Cards 1996 Skybox E-X2000) sells for about $384 versus $12.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dennis Rodman #11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $499, ahead of PSA 10 at $384. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dennis Rodman #11 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 #11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dennis Rodman #11 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.00).
Is your basketball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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