Is Kent Anderson #3T worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Kent Anderson #3T sell for $3.07, only $1.57 above the $1.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $3.07
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $3.07 | −$23.43 | −$48.43 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$25.51 | −$50.51 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $4.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3.07 | −$0.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2.00 | −$2.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2.00 | −$2.00 | 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 Kent Anderson #3T — FAQ
Is Kent Anderson #3T worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Kent Anderson #3T sell for $3.07, only $1.57 above the $1.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Kent Anderson #3T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kent Anderson #3T (Baseball Cards 1989 Topps Traded) sells for about $3.07 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kent Anderson #3T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $3.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kent Anderson #3T 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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