Is Clayton Kershaw #575 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #575 sells for $51.36 against $3.00 raw: a $48.36 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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)
- $3.00
- PSA 10
- $51.36
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $51.36 | +$23.36 | −$1.64 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | +$16.00 | −$9.00 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$11.99 | −$13.01 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $3.00 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% | $45.84 | −$7.16 |
| 50% | $47.68 | −$5.32 |
| 75% | $49.52 | −$3.48 |
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 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.36 | −$15.64 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.64 | −$36.36 | 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 | $51.36 | $31.00 | $67.00 | $30.64 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $48.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
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Grading Clayton Kershaw #575 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw #575 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #575 sells for $51.36 against $3.00 raw: a $48.36 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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 #575 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #575 (Baseball Cards 2009 Topps) sells for about $51.36 versus $3.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Kershaw #575?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.36. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Kershaw #575 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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