Is George Kittle #35 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 George Kittle #35 brings $373 versus $175 raw — a $198 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($175) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $175
- PSA 10
- $373
- PSA 9
- $175
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $373 | +$173 | +$148 | +$47.50 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | −$25.00 | −$50.00 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $101 | −$99.00 | −$124 | −$224 |
Net = sale price − $175 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% | $224 | −$0.63 |
| 50% | $274 | +$48.75 |
| 75% | $323 | +$98.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $484 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $373 | −$112 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $224 | −$260 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.00 | −$389 | 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 George Kittle #35 — FAQ
Is George Kittle #35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 George Kittle #35 brings $373 versus $175 raw — a $198 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($175) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 George Kittle #35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Kittle #35 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Absolute Explosive) sells for about $373 versus $175 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Kittle #35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $484, ahead of PSA 10 at $373. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Kittle #35 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 George Kittle #35 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting George Kittle #35 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $175).
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