Is Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 brings $153 versus $54.14 raw — a $98.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $54.14
- PSA 10
- $153
- PSA 9
- $68.69
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $153 | +$73.36 | +$48.36 | −$51.64 |
| PSA 9 | $68.69 | −$10.45 | −$35.45 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$54.14 | −$79.14 | −$179 |
Net = sale price − $54.14 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% | $89.64 | −$14.50 |
| 50% | $111 | +$6.45 |
| 75% | $132 | +$27.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $198 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $153 | −$45.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $92.00 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $92.00 | −$106 | 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 Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 brings $153 versus $54.14 raw — a $98.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Heritage 3D) sells for about $153 versus $54.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Kershaw #753D-23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $198, ahead of PSA 10 at $153. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 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 Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clayton Kershaw #753D-23 breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.69).
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