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Is Walker Kessler [Holo Foil] #TNS-WK worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Walker Kessler [Holo Foil] #TNS-WK brings $46.00 versus $18.49 raw — a $27.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.49
- PSA 10
- $46.00
- PSA 9
- $38.20
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $46.00 | +$2.51 | −$22.49 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $38.20 | −$5.29 | −$30.29 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $21.44 | −$22.05 | −$47.05 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $18.49 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% | $40.15 | −$28.34 |
| 50% | $42.10 | −$26.39 |
| 75% | $44.05 | −$24.44 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.00 | −$14.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $46.00 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $38.20 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $21.44 |
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Grading Walker Kessler [Holo Foil] #TNS-WK — FAQ
Is Walker Kessler [Holo Foil] #TNS-WK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Walker Kessler [Holo Foil] #TNS-WK brings $46.00 versus $18.49 raw — a $27.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Walker Kessler [Holo Foil] #TNS-WK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Walker Kessler [Holo Foil] #TNS-WK (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Notch Signatures) sells for about $46.00 versus $18.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Walker Kessler [Holo Foil] #TNS-WK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Walker Kessler [Holo Foil] #TNS-WK 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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