Is Al Kaline #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Al Kaline #30 sells for $8,540 against $7.93 raw: a $8,532 spread, 1077× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($652) 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)
- $7.93
- CGC 10
- $8,540
- PSA 9
- $652
- Gem premium
- 1077×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $8,540 | +$8,507 | +$8,482 | +$8,382 |
| PSA 9 | $652 | +$619 | +$594 | +$494 |
| PSA 8 | $161 | +$128 | +$103 | +$2.77 |
Net = sale price − $7.93 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% | $2,624 | +$2,566 |
| 50% | $4,596 | +$4,538 |
| 75% | $6,568 | +$6,510 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $8,540 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8,540 | best | 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 Al Kaline #30 — FAQ
Is Al Kaline #30 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Al Kaline #30 sells for $8,540 against $7.93 raw: a $8,532 spread, 1077× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($652) 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.
Which grading company is best for Al Kaline #30?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $8,540, ahead of SGC 10 at $8,540. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Al Kaline #30 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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