Is Dino Radja #38 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dino Radja #38 sells for $42.11 against $1.07 raw: a $41.04 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.07
- PSA 10
- $42.11
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $42.11 | +$16.04 | −$8.96 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $1.07 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.11 | −$12.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Dino Radja #38 — FAQ
Is Dino Radja #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dino Radja #38 sells for $42.11 against $1.07 raw: a $41.04 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dino Radja #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dino Radja #38 (Basketball Cards 1997 Topps) sells for about $42.11 versus $1.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dino Radja #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dino Radja #38 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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