Is Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 sells for $208 against $14.75 raw: a $193 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.32) 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)
- $14.75
- PSA 10
- $208
- PSA 9
- $47.32
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $208 | +$168 | +$143 | +$43.31 |
| PSA 9 | $47.32 | +$7.57 | −$17.43 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $28.74 | −$11.01 | −$36.01 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $14.75 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% | $87.50 | +$22.75 |
| 50% | $128 | +$62.94 |
| 75% | $168 | +$103 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $270 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $208 | −$61.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$145 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $125 | −$145 | 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 Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 sells for $208 against $14.75 raw: a $193 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.32) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 (Baseball Cards 2006 Bowman Heritage Prospects) sells for about $208 versus $14.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Kershaw #BHP85?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $270, ahead of PSA 10 at $208. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 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 Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clayton Kershaw #BHP85 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.32).
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