Is Kevin Mawae #592 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kevin Mawae #592 sells for $196 against $5.00 raw: a $191 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.42) 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)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $196
- PSA 9
- $35.42
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $196 | +$166 | +$141 | +$40.99 |
| PSA 9 | $35.42 | +$5.42 | −$19.58 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $9.05 | −$20.95 | −$45.95 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $75.56 | +$20.56 |
| 50% | $116 | +$60.71 |
| 75% | $156 | +$101 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $255 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $196 | −$59.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$137 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $118 | −$137 | 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 Kevin Mawae #592 — FAQ
Is Kevin Mawae #592 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin Mawae #592 sells for $196 against $5.00 raw: a $191 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.42) 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 Kevin Mawae #592 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin Mawae #592 (Football Cards 1994 Topps) sells for about $196 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin Mawae #592?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $255, ahead of PSA 10 at $196. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin Mawae #592 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 Kevin Mawae #592 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kevin Mawae #592 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.42).
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