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Is MacKenzie Gore [SSP Variation] #US81 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 MacKenzie Gore [SSP Variation] #US81 brings $52.00 versus $15.35 raw — a $36.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.35
- PSA 10
- $52.00
- PSA 9
- $19.00
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $52.00 | +$11.65 | −$13.35 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $19.00 | −$21.35 | −$46.35 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $17.44 | −$22.91 | −$47.91 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $15.35 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% | $27.25 | −$38.10 |
| 50% | $35.50 | −$29.85 |
| 75% | $43.75 | −$21.60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $69.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $68.00 | −$1.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.00 | −$17.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$38.99 | 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 MacKenzie Gore [SSP Variation] #US81 — FAQ
Is MacKenzie Gore [SSP Variation] #US81 worth grading?
A PSA 10 MacKenzie Gore [SSP Variation] #US81 brings $52.00 versus $15.35 raw — a $36.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 MacKenzie Gore [SSP Variation] #US81 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 MacKenzie Gore [SSP Variation] #US81 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Update) sells for about $52.00 versus $15.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for MacKenzie Gore [SSP Variation] #US81?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $69.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $68.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does MacKenzie Gore [SSP Variation] #US81 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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