Is Kon Knueppel #INS-14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kon Knueppel #INS-14 sells for $73.00 against $3.24 raw: a $69.76 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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)
- $3.24
- PSA 10
- $73.00
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $73.00 | +$44.76 | +$19.76 | −$80.24 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | +$3.76 | −$21.24 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $11.23 | −$17.01 | −$42.01 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.24 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% | $42.25 | −$10.99 |
| 50% | $52.50 | −$0.74 |
| 75% | $62.75 | +$9.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $95.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 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 Kon Knueppel #INS-14 — FAQ
Is Kon Knueppel #INS-14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kon Knueppel #INS-14 sells for $73.00 against $3.24 raw: a $69.76 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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 Kon Knueppel #INS-14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kon Knueppel #INS-14 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Instinct) sells for about $73.00 versus $3.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kon Knueppel #INS-14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $95.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kon Knueppel #INS-14 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 Kon Knueppel #INS-14 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kon Knueppel #INS-14 breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.00).
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