Is Kyle Hendricks #314 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A BGS 10 Kyle Hendricks #314 brings $38.69 versus $4.48 raw — a $34.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.48
- BGS 10
- $38.69
- PSA 9
- $23.77
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 — BGS 10 | $38.69 | +$9.21 | −$15.79 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $23.77 | −$5.71 | −$30.71 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $4.48 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% | $27.50 | −$26.98 |
| 50% | $31.23 | −$23.25 |
| 75% | $34.96 | −$19.52 |
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 | $38.69 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Kyle Hendricks #314 — FAQ
Is Kyle Hendricks #314 worth grading?
A BGS 10 Kyle Hendricks #314 brings $38.69 versus $4.48 raw — a $34.21 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Kyle Hendricks #314 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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