Is Terry McLaurin #K35 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Terry McLaurin #K35 brings $931 versus $615 raw — a $316 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($628) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $615
- PSA 10
- $931
- PSA 9
- $628
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $931 | +$291 | +$266 | +$166 |
| PSA 9 | $628 | −$11.82 | −$36.82 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $615 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% | $704 | +$38.80 |
| 50% | $779 | +$114 |
| 75% | $855 | +$190 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $1,210 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $931 | −$280 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $558 | −$652 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $558 | −$652 | 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 Terry McLaurin #K35 — FAQ
Is Terry McLaurin #K35 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Terry McLaurin #K35 brings $931 versus $615 raw — a $316 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($628) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Terry McLaurin #K35 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Terry McLaurin #K35 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Absolute Kaboom Vertical) sells for about $931 versus $615 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Terry McLaurin #K35?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,210, ahead of PSA 10 at $931. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Terry McLaurin #K35 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 Terry McLaurin #K35 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Terry McLaurin #K35 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $628).
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