Is Clayton Kershaw #87 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #87 sells for $108 against $14.99 raw: a $92.78 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.95) 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)
- $14.99
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $49.95
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- 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 | $108 | +$67.78 | +$42.78 | −$57.22 |
| PSA 9 | $49.95 | +$9.96 | −$15.04 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$15.00 | −$40.00 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $14.99 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% | $64.41 | −$0.59 |
| 50% | $78.86 | +$13.87 |
| 75% | $93.31 | +$28.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$32.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $68.86 | −$71.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$75.00 | 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 Clayton Kershaw #87 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw #87 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #87 sells for $108 against $14.99 raw: a $92.78 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.95) 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 Clayton Kershaw #87 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #87 (Baseball Cards 2020 Stadium Club Chrome) sells for about $108 versus $14.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Kershaw #87?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Kershaw #87 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 Clayton Kershaw #87 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clayton Kershaw #87 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.95).
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