Is Kelvin Martin #248 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Kelvin Martin #248 sell for $8.60, only $8.35 above the $0.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.25
- PSA 10
- $8.60
- Gem premium
- 34×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $8.60 | −$16.65 | −$41.65 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$24.26 | −$49.26 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $11.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $8.60 | −$2.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.00 | −$6.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5.00 | −$6.00 | 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 Kelvin Martin #248 — FAQ
Is Kelvin Martin #248 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Kelvin Martin #248 sell for $8.60, only $8.35 above the $0.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Kelvin Martin #248 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kelvin Martin #248 (Football Cards 1993 SP) sells for about $8.60 versus $0.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kelvin Martin #248?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $11.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $8.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kelvin Martin #248 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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