Is Joe Kelly #419 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Joe Kelly #419 brings $147 versus $76.43 raw — a $70.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($92.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $76.43
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $92.60
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $147 | +$45.97 | +$20.97 | −$79.03 |
| PSA 9 | $92.60 | −$8.83 | −$33.83 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $64.20 | −$37.23 | −$62.23 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $76.43 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% | $106 | −$20.13 |
| 50% | $120 | −$6.43 |
| 75% | $134 | +$7.27 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $192 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $147 | −$44.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$104 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.00 | −$104 | 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 Joe Kelly #419 — FAQ
Is Joe Kelly #419 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joe Kelly #419 brings $147 versus $76.43 raw — a $70.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($92.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Joe Kelly #419 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joe Kelly #419 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Project 70) sells for about $147 versus $76.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joe Kelly #419?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $192, ahead of PSA 10 at $147. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Kelly #419 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 Joe Kelly #419 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joe Kelly #419 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $92.60).
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