Is Craig Kimbrel #US143 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Craig Kimbrel #US143 sells for $62.50 against $4.47 raw: a $58.03 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $4.47
- PSA 10
- $62.50
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $62.50 | +$33.03 | +$8.03 | −$91.97 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$10.52 | −$14.48 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $9.32 | −$20.15 | −$45.15 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.47 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% | $45.62 | −$8.85 |
| 50% | $51.25 | −$3.22 |
| 75% | $56.87 | +$2.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 64%. 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 | $81.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62.50 | −$18.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$43.00 | 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 | $62.50 | $38.00 | $81.00 | $38.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.32 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Craig Kimbrel #US143 — FAQ
Is Craig Kimbrel #US143 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Craig Kimbrel #US143 sells for $62.50 against $4.47 raw: a $58.03 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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 Craig Kimbrel #US143 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Craig Kimbrel #US143 (Baseball Cards 2011 Topps Update) sells for about $62.50 versus $4.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Craig Kimbrel #US143?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $81.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Craig Kimbrel #US143 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 Craig Kimbrel #US143 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Craig Kimbrel #US143 breaks even when it gems about 64% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.99).
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