Is Clayton Kershaw #72 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #72 sells for $119 against $22.08 raw: a $97.34 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.00) 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)
- $22.08
- PSA 10
- $119
- PSA 9
- $53.00
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $119 | +$72.34 | +$47.34 | −$52.66 |
| PSA 9 | $53.00 | +$5.92 | −$19.08 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $38.50 | −$8.58 | −$33.58 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $22.08 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% | $69.61 | −$2.47 |
| 50% | $86.21 | +$14.13 |
| 75% | $103 | +$30.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $119 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $114 | −$5.92 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $68.77 | −$50.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$88.42 | 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 | $119 | $31.00 | $114 | $68.77 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $58.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $53.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $38.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.75 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Clayton Kershaw #72 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw #72 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #72 sells for $119 against $22.08 raw: a $97.34 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.00) 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 #72 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #72 (Baseball Cards 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $119 versus $22.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Kershaw #72?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $119, ahead of BGS 10 at $114. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Kershaw #72 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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.
What gem rate makes grading Clayton Kershaw #72 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clayton Kershaw #72 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.00).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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