Is Zach McKinstry #SCCAV-ZM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Zach McKinstry #SCCAV-ZM brings $33.64 versus $2.25 raw — a $31.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $33.64
- PSA 9
- $23.30
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $33.64 | +$6.39 | −$18.61 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $23.30 | −$3.95 | −$28.95 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $6.75 | −$20.50 | −$45.50 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $25.89 | −$26.36 |
| 50% | $28.47 | −$23.78 |
| 75% | $31.05 | −$21.20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $44.00 | −$6.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.64 | −$16.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$30.00 | 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.
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Grading Zach McKinstry #SCCAV-ZM — FAQ
Is Zach McKinstry #SCCAV-ZM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zach McKinstry #SCCAV-ZM brings $33.64 versus $2.25 raw — a $31.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Zach McKinstry #SCCAV-ZM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zach McKinstry #SCCAV-ZM (Baseball Cards 2021 Stadium Club Chrome Autographs) sells for about $33.64 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zach McKinstry #SCCAV-ZM?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $44.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zach McKinstry #SCCAV-ZM need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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.
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