Is Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 sells for $321 against $4.97 raw: a $316 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.00) 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)
- $4.97
- PSA 10
- $321
- PSA 9
- $46.00
- Gem premium
- 65×
- 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 | $321 | +$291 | +$266 | +$166 |
| PSA 9 | $46.00 | +$16.03 | −$8.97 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $22.72 | −$7.25 | −$32.25 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $4.97 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% | $115 | +$59.84 |
| 50% | $184 | +$129 |
| 75% | $252 | +$197 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $418 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $321 | −$96.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $193 | −$225 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $193 | −$225 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 — FAQ
Is Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 sells for $321 against $4.97 raw: a $316 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.00) 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 Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 (Wrestling Cards 1986 Monty Gum Wrestling Stars) sells for about $321 versus $4.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 65× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $418, ahead of PSA 10 at $321. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 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 Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ric Flair, Kevin Von Erich #58 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.00).
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