Is Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT sells for $112 against $26.20 raw: a $85.42 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.36) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.20
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $54.36
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $112 | +$60.42 | +$35.42 | −$64.58 |
| PSA 9 | $54.36 | +$3.16 | −$21.84 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $26.97 | −$24.23 | −$49.23 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $26.20 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% | $68.67 | −$7.53 |
| 50% | $82.99 | +$6.79 |
| 75% | $97.31 | +$21.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $145 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$33.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$78.00 | 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 Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT — FAQ
Is Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT sells for $112 against $26.20 raw: a $85.42 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.36) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Authentics Autograph) sells for about $112 versus $26.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $145, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT 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 Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kyle Tucker #TCAA-KT breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.36).
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