Is Sam Kieth #104 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sam Kieth #104 sells for $345 against $7.00 raw: a $338 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.75) 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)
- $7.00
- PSA 10
- $345
- PSA 9
- $37.75
- Gem premium
- 49×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $345 | +$313 | +$288 | +$188 |
| PSA 9 | $37.75 | +$5.75 | −$19.25 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 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% | $115 | +$57.55 |
| 50% | $191 | +$134 |
| 75% | $268 | +$211 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $448 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $345 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $207 | −$241 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $109 | −$339 | 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 | $345 | $109 | $448 | $207 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $42.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.75 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Sam Kieth #104 — FAQ
Is Sam Kieth #104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sam Kieth #104 sells for $345 against $7.00 raw: a $338 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.75) 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 Sam Kieth #104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sam Kieth #104 (Star Wars 1993 Topps Galaxy) sells for about $345 versus $7.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sam Kieth #104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $448, ahead of PSA 10 at $345. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sam Kieth #104 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 Sam Kieth #104 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sam Kieth #104 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.75).
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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