Is Kyle Bradish [Gold] #US66 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kyle Bradish [Gold] #US66 sells for $35.11 against $3.82 raw: a $31.29 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $3.82
- PSA 10
- $35.11
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $35.11 | +$6.29 | −$18.71 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$1.17 | −$23.83 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $6.87 | −$21.95 | −$46.95 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $3.82 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% | $31.27 | −$22.55 |
| 50% | $32.55 | −$21.27 |
| 75% | $33.83 | −$19.99 |
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 | $46.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $39.99 | −$6.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $35.11 | −$10.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 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 Bradish [Gold] #US66 — FAQ
Is Kyle Bradish [Gold] #US66 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyle Bradish [Gold] #US66 sells for $35.11 against $3.82 raw: a $31.29 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Kyle Bradish [Gold] #US66 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyle Bradish [Gold] #US66 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Update) sells for about $35.11 versus $3.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.2× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyle Bradish [Gold] #US66?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $39.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyle Bradish [Gold] #US66 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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