Is Paul Skenes #MYS-22 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #MYS-22 sells for $66.65 against $3.50 raw: a $63.15 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.69) 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)
- $3.50
- PSA 10
- $66.65
- PSA 9
- $45.69
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Sep 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 | $66.65 | +$38.15 | +$13.15 | −$86.85 |
| PSA 9 | $45.69 | +$17.19 | −$7.81 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $14.97 | −$13.53 | −$38.53 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.50 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% | $50.93 | −$2.57 |
| 50% | $56.17 | +$2.67 |
| 75% | $61.41 | +$7.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $87.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.65 | −$20.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 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 Paul Skenes #MYS-22 — FAQ
Is Paul Skenes #MYS-22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #MYS-22 sells for $66.65 against $3.50 raw: a $63.15 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.69) 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 Paul Skenes #MYS-22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #MYS-22 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Update Mystical) sells for about $66.65 versus $3.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Skenes #MYS-22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $87.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Skenes #MYS-22 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 Paul Skenes #MYS-22 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paul Skenes #MYS-22 breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.69).
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