Is Danielle Collins #SS-DCS worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Danielle Collins #SS-DCS sells for $88.41 against $15.52 raw: a $72.89 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.52
- PSA 10
- $88.41
- PSA 9
- $32.48
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $88.41 | +$47.89 | +$22.89 | −$77.11 |
| PSA 9 | $32.48 | −$8.04 | −$33.04 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $18.47 | −$22.05 | −$47.05 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $15.52 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% | $46.46 | −$19.06 |
| 50% | $60.44 | −$5.08 |
| 75% | $74.43 | +$8.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $115 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $88.41 | −$26.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 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 Danielle Collins #SS-DCS — FAQ
Is Danielle Collins #SS-DCS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Danielle Collins #SS-DCS sells for $88.41 against $15.52 raw: a $72.89 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Danielle Collins #SS-DCS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Danielle Collins #SS-DCS (Tennis Cards 2024 Topps Royalty Superior Signature) sells for about $88.41 versus $15.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Danielle Collins #SS-DCS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $115, ahead of PSA 10 at $88.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Danielle Collins #SS-DCS 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 Danielle Collins #SS-DCS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Danielle Collins #SS-DCS breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.48).
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