Is Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ sells for $281 against $126 raw: a $155 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($156) 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)
- $126
- PSA 10
- $281
- PSA 9
- $156
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $281 | +$130 | +$105 | +$5.44 |
| PSA 9 | $156 | +$5.13 | −$19.87 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $88.13 | −$62.76 | −$87.76 | −$188 |
Net = sale price − $126 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% | $187 | +$11.46 |
| 50% | $219 | +$42.79 |
| 75% | $250 | +$74.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $366 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $281 | −$84.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $169 | −$197 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $169 | −$197 | 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 Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ — FAQ
Is Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ sells for $281 against $126 raw: a $155 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($156) 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 Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ (Hockey Cards 2022 SP Authentic Future Watch Autograph Patch) sells for about $281 versus $126 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $366, ahead of PSA 10 at $281. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ 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 Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kent Johnson #FWAP-KJ breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $156).
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