Is Paul Skenes #P-8 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 35× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #P-8 sells for $43.72 against $1.25 raw: a $42.47 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.25
- PSA 10
- $43.72
- PSA 9
- $14.65
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $43.72 | +$17.47 | −$7.53 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $14.65 | −$11.60 | −$36.60 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.64 | −$18.61 | −$43.61 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $21.92 | −$29.33 |
| 50% | $29.18 | −$22.07 |
| 75% | $36.45 | −$14.80 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.72 | −$13.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Paul Skenes #P-8 — FAQ
Is Paul Skenes #P-8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #P-8 sells for $43.72 against $1.25 raw: a $42.47 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Paul Skenes #P-8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #P-8 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Chrome Perspectives) sells for about $43.72 versus $1.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Skenes #P-8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Skenes #P-8 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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