Is Kenny Lofton #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kenny Lofton #25 brings $32.34 versus $1.38 raw — a $30.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.38
- PSA 10
- $32.34
- PSA 9
- $13.29
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $32.34 | +$5.96 | −$19.04 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $13.29 | −$13.09 | −$38.09 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $6.83 | −$19.55 | −$44.55 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.38 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% | $18.05 | −$33.33 |
| 50% | $22.82 | −$28.56 |
| 75% | $27.58 | −$23.80 |
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 | $42.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.34 | −$9.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.99 | −$26.01 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32.34 | $19.00 | $42.00 | $15.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.29 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.83 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.87 |
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Grading Kenny Lofton #25 — FAQ
Is Kenny Lofton #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kenny Lofton #25 brings $32.34 versus $1.38 raw — a $30.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kenny Lofton #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kenny Lofton #25 (Baseball Cards 1992 Upper Deck) sells for about $32.34 versus $1.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kenny Lofton #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $42.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.34. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kenny Lofton #25 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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