Is Bob Kuechenberg #315 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bob Kuechenberg #315 sells for $51.80 against $1.39 raw: a $50.41 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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)
- $1.39
- PSA 10
- $51.80
- PSA 9
- $39.95
- Gem premium
- 37×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $51.80 | +$25.41 | +$0.41 | −$99.59 |
| PSA 9 | $39.95 | +$13.56 | −$11.44 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $8.59 | −$17.80 | −$42.80 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.39 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% | $42.91 | −$8.48 |
| 50% | $45.88 | −$5.52 |
| 75% | $48.84 | −$2.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.80 | −$15.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Bob Kuechenberg #315 — FAQ
Is Bob Kuechenberg #315 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bob Kuechenberg #315 sells for $51.80 against $1.39 raw: a $50.41 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.95) 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 Bob Kuechenberg #315 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bob Kuechenberg #315 (Football Cards 1983 Topps) sells for about $51.80 versus $1.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bob Kuechenberg #315?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bob Kuechenberg #315 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 Bob Kuechenberg #315 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bob Kuechenberg #315 breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.95).
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