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Is Dirk Nowitzki [King Snake] #187 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [King Snake] #187 brings $232 versus $203 raw — a $29.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($172) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $203
- PSA 10
- $232
- PSA 9
- $172
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $232 | +$4.74 | −$20.26 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $172 | −$56.00 | −$81.00 | −$181 |
| PSA 8 | $33.57 | −$194 | −$219 | −$319 |
Net = sale price − $203 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% | $187 | −$65.81 |
| 50% | $202 | −$50.63 |
| 75% | $217 | −$35.44 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $302 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $232 | −$69.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $139 | −$163 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $139 | −$163 | 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 Dirk Nowitzki [King Snake] #187 — FAQ
Is Dirk Nowitzki [King Snake] #187 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [King Snake] #187 brings $232 versus $203 raw — a $29.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($172) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [King Snake] #187 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [King Snake] #187 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Prizm) sells for about $232 versus $203 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dirk Nowitzki [King Snake] #187?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $302, ahead of PSA 10 at $232. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dirk Nowitzki [King Snake] #187 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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