Is Travis Kelce #118 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Travis Kelce #118 sells for $200 against $20.20 raw: a $180 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.50) 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)
- $20.20
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $55.50
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $200 | +$155 | +$130 | +$29.79 |
| PSA 9 | $55.50 | +$10.30 | −$14.70 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $33.00 | −$12.20 | −$37.20 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $20.20 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% | $91.62 | +$21.42 |
| 50% | $128 | +$57.55 |
| 75% | $164 | +$93.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $260 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $200 | −$60.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | −$140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$185 | 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 Travis Kelce #118 — FAQ
Is Travis Kelce #118 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Travis Kelce #118 sells for $200 against $20.20 raw: a $180 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.50) 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 Travis Kelce #118 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Travis Kelce #118 (Football Cards 2013 Topps Chrome) sells for about $200 versus $20.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Travis Kelce #118?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $260, ahead of PSA 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Travis Kelce #118 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 Travis Kelce #118 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Travis Kelce #118 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.50).
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