Is Bryan King #RA-BK worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bryan King #RA-BK brings $37.17 versus $2.31 raw — a $34.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.31
- PSA 10
- $37.17
- PSA 9
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $37.17 | +$9.86 | −$15.14 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | −$16.81 | −$41.81 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $7.26 | −$20.05 | −$45.05 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.31 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% | $17.17 | −$35.14 |
| 50% | $23.84 | −$28.47 |
| 75% | $30.50 | −$21.81 |
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.17 | −$10.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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 Bryan King #RA-BK — FAQ
Is Bryan King #RA-BK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bryan King #RA-BK brings $37.17 versus $2.31 raw — a $34.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bryan King #RA-BK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bryan King #RA-BK (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $37.17 versus $2.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bryan King #RA-BK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bryan King #RA-BK 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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