Is Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 brings $239 versus $165 raw — a $74.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $165
- PSA 10
- $239
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $239 | +$49.20 | +$24.20 | −$75.80 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | −$154 | −$179 | −$279 |
Net = sale price − $165 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% | $86.80 | −$128 |
| 50% | $138 | −$77.40 |
| 75% | $188 | −$26.60 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 88%. 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 | $311 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $239 | −$71.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $144 | −$167 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $144 | −$167 | 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 Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 — FAQ
Is Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 brings $239 versus $165 raw — a $74.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 (Baseball Cards 2015 Topps Chrome Update) sells for about $239 versus $165 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kris Bryant [Black] #US283?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $311, ahead of PSA 10 at $239. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 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 Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kris Bryant [Black] #US283 breaks even when it gems about 88% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
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