Is Clayton Kershaw #595 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #595 sells for $425 against $20.11 raw: a $405 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.65) 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)
- $20.11
- PSA 10
- $425
- PSA 9
- $65.65
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $425 | +$380 | +$355 | +$255 |
| PSA 9 | $65.65 | +$20.54 | −$4.46 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $41.70 | −$3.41 | −$28.41 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $20.11 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% | $155 | +$85.38 |
| 50% | $245 | +$175 |
| 75% | $335 | +$265 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $553 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $425 | −$128 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $300 | −$253 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $255 | −$298 | 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 | $425 | $255 | $553 | $300 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $72.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $65.65 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $41.70 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $36.52 |
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Grading Clayton Kershaw #595 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw #595 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #595 sells for $425 against $20.11 raw: a $405 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.65) 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 #595 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #595 (Baseball Cards 2008 Topps Heritage) sells for about $425 versus $20.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Kershaw #595?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $553, ahead of PSA 10 at $425. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Kershaw #595 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 #595 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clayton Kershaw #595 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $65.65).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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