Is Dirk Nowitzki #122 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki #122 sells for $773 against $11.99 raw: a $761 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.33) 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)
- $11.99
- PSA 10
- $773
- PSA 9
- $54.33
- Gem premium
- 64×
- 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 | $773 | +$736 | +$711 | +$611 |
| PSA 9 | $54.33 | +$17.34 | −$7.66 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $16.01 | −$20.98 | −$45.98 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $11.99 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% | $234 | +$172 |
| 50% | $414 | +$352 |
| 75% | $593 | +$531 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,005 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $773 | −$232 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $464 | −$541 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $464 | −$541 | 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 | $773 | $464 | $1,005 | $464 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $96.48 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $54.33 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.01 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dirk Nowitzki #122 — FAQ
Is Dirk Nowitzki #122 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki #122 sells for $773 against $11.99 raw: a $761 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.33) 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 #122 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dirk Nowitzki #122 (Basketball Cards 1998 Upper Deck Encore) sells for about $773 versus $11.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 64× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dirk Nowitzki #122?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,005, ahead of PSA 10 at $773. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dirk Nowitzki #122 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 Dirk Nowitzki #122 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dirk Nowitzki #122 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.33).
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