Is Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS sells for $100 against $46.40 raw: a $53.60 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.30) 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)
- $46.40
- PSA 10
- $100
- PSA 9
- $86.30
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $100 | +$28.60 | +$3.60 | −$96.40 |
| PSA 9 | $86.30 | +$14.90 | −$10.10 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $46.40 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% | $89.72 | −$6.68 |
| 50% | $93.15 | −$3.25 |
| 75% | $96.58 | +$0.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 74%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $100 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$85.00 | 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 Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS — FAQ
Is Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS sells for $100 against $46.40 raw: a $53.60 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.30) 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 Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS (Ufc Cards 2021 Panini Prizm UFC Champion Signatures) sells for about $100 versus $46.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS 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 Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kamaru Usman #CS-KUS breaks even when it gems about 74% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $86.30).
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