Is Kush Maini #CAC-KMI worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Kush Maini #CAC-KMI sell for $24.99, only $22.05 above the $2.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.94
- PSA 10
- $24.99
- PSA 9
- $11.13
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $24.99 | −$2.95 | −$27.95 | −$128 |
| PSA 9 | $11.13 | −$16.81 | −$41.81 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $7.44 | −$20.50 | −$45.50 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.94 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% | $14.59 | −$38.34 |
| 50% | $18.06 | −$34.88 |
| 75% | $21.52 | −$31.42 |
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 | $32.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $24.99 | −$7.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.00 | −$17.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.00 | −$17.00 | 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 Kush Maini #CAC-KMI — FAQ
Is Kush Maini #CAC-KMI worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Kush Maini #CAC-KMI sell for $24.99, only $22.05 above the $2.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Kush Maini #CAC-KMI worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kush Maini #CAC-KMI (Racing Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Autograph) sells for about $24.99 versus $2.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kush Maini #CAC-KMI?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $32.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $24.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kush Maini #CAC-KMI 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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