Is Jarred Kelenic #202 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jarred Kelenic #202 brings $29.75 versus $3.13 raw — a $26.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.13
- PSA 10
- $29.75
- PSA 9
- $11.50
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- 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 | $29.75 | +$1.62 | −$23.38 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $11.50 | −$16.63 | −$41.63 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $7.41 | −$20.72 | −$45.72 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.13 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% | $16.06 | −$37.07 |
| 50% | $20.63 | −$32.50 |
| 75% | $25.19 | −$27.94 |
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 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.75 | −$9.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 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 Jarred Kelenic #202 — FAQ
Is Jarred Kelenic #202 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jarred Kelenic #202 brings $29.75 versus $3.13 raw — a $26.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jarred Kelenic #202 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jarred Kelenic #202 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Project 70) sells for about $29.75 versus $3.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jarred Kelenic #202?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jarred Kelenic #202 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.
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