Is Nick Kurtz #FA-NK worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nick Kurtz #FA-NK brings $394 versus $351 raw — a $42.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($330) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $351
- PSA 10
- $394
- PSA 9
- $330
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $394 | +$17.44 | −$7.56 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $330 | −$45.95 | −$70.95 | −$171 |
| PSA 8 | $188 | −$189 | −$214 | −$314 |
Net = sale price − $351 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% | $346 | −$55.10 |
| 50% | $362 | −$39.25 |
| 75% | $378 | −$23.41 |
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 | $512 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $394 | −$118 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $236 | −$276 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $236 | −$276 | 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 | $394 | $236 | $512 | $236 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $386 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $330 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $188 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Nick Kurtz #FA-NK — FAQ
Is Nick Kurtz #FA-NK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nick Kurtz #FA-NK brings $394 versus $351 raw — a $42.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($330) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Nick Kurtz #FA-NK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nick Kurtz #FA-NK (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Finest Autograph) sells for about $394 versus $351 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nick Kurtz #FA-NK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $512, ahead of PSA 10 at $394. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nick Kurtz #FA-NK 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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