Is Kyle Trask [Autograph] #TR-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kyle Trask [Autograph] #TR-9 brings $42.13 versus $7.80 raw — a $34.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.80
- PSA 10
- $42.13
- PSA 9
- $14.00
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $42.13 | +$9.33 | −$15.67 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | −$18.80 | −$43.80 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $10.83 | −$21.97 | −$46.97 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $7.80 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% | $21.03 | −$36.77 |
| 50% | $28.07 | −$29.73 |
| 75% | $35.10 | −$22.70 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.13 | −$12.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$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 Kyle Trask [Autograph] #TR-9 — FAQ
Is Kyle Trask [Autograph] #TR-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyle Trask [Autograph] #TR-9 brings $42.13 versus $7.80 raw — a $34.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kyle Trask [Autograph] #TR-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyle Trask [Autograph] #TR-9 (Football Cards 2021 Panini Donruss Optic The Rookies) sells for about $42.13 versus $7.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyle Trask [Autograph] #TR-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyle Trask [Autograph] #TR-9 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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