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Is Ralph Kiner [Red] #173 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ralph Kiner [Red] #173 brings $33.11 versus $1.23 raw — a $31.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.23
- PSA 10
- $33.11
- PSA 9
- $11.55
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $33.11 | +$6.88 | −$18.12 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $11.55 | −$14.68 | −$39.68 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.01 | −$20.22 | −$45.22 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.23 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% | $16.94 | −$34.29 |
| 50% | $22.33 | −$28.90 |
| 75% | $27.72 | −$23.51 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.11 | −$9.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 Ralph Kiner [Red] #173 — FAQ
Is Ralph Kiner [Red] #173 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ralph Kiner [Red] #173 brings $33.11 versus $1.23 raw — a $31.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ralph Kiner [Red] #173 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ralph Kiner [Red] #173 (Baseball Cards 2023 Panini Donruss) sells for about $33.11 versus $1.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ralph Kiner [Red] #173?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ralph Kiner [Red] #173 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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