Is George Kirby #87BA-GK worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of George Kirby #87BA-GK sell for $94.65, only $0.00 above the $188 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $188
- PSA 10
- $94.65
- Gem premium
- 0.5×
- 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 | $94.65 | −$118 | −$143 | −$243 |
Net = sale price − $188 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.65 | −$28.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$66.00 | 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 George Kirby #87BA-GK — FAQ
Is George Kirby #87BA-GK worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of George Kirby #87BA-GK sell for $94.65, only $0.00 above the $188 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 George Kirby #87BA-GK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Kirby #87BA-GK (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Update 1987 Autographs) sells for about $94.65 versus $188 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Kirby #87BA-GK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $123, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Kirby #87BA-GK 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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