Is Tyler Kolek #BCPA-TK worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tyler Kolek #BCPA-TK sells for $62.38 against $12.99 raw: a $49.39 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.99
- PSA 10
- $62.38
- PSA 9
- $26.14
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $62.38 | +$24.39 | −$0.61 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $26.14 | −$11.85 | −$36.85 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $15.54 | −$22.45 | −$47.45 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $12.99 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% | $35.20 | −$27.79 |
| 50% | $44.26 | −$18.73 |
| 75% | $53.32 | −$9.67 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $81.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62.38 | −$18.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$44.00 | 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 Tyler Kolek #BCPA-TK — FAQ
Is Tyler Kolek #BCPA-TK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyler Kolek #BCPA-TK sells for $62.38 against $12.99 raw: a $49.39 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.14) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Tyler Kolek #BCPA-TK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyler Kolek #BCPA-TK (Basketball Cards 2023 Bowman Chrome University Prospects Autographs) sells for about $62.38 versus $12.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyler Kolek #BCPA-TK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $81.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tyler Kolek #BCPA-TK 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.
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