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Is Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #154 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #154 sells for $13,654 against $1,486 raw: a $12,168 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,734) 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)
- $1,486
- PSA 10
- $13,654
- PSA 9
- $1,734
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $13,654 | +$12,143 | +$12,118 | +$12,018 |
| PSA 9 | $1,734 | +$222 | +$197 | +$97.33 |
| PSA 8 | $1,419 | −$92.25 | −$117 | −$217 |
Net = sale price − $1,486 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% | $4,714 | +$3,177 |
| 50% | $7,694 | +$6,158 |
| 75% | $10,674 | +$9,138 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $17,750 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $13,654 | −$4,096 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,192 | −$9,558 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8,192 | −$9,558 | 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 [Refractor] #154 — FAQ
Is Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #154 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #154 sells for $13,654 against $1,486 raw: a $12,168 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,734) 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 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #154 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #154 (Basketball Cards 1998 Topps Chrome) sells for about $13,654 versus $1,486 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #154?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $17,750, ahead of PSA 10 at $13,654. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dirk Nowitzki [Refractor] #154 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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