Is Paul Skenes #288 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #288 brings $41.81 versus $13.99 raw — a $27.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.99
- PSA 10
- $41.81
- PSA 9
- $15.77
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $41.81 | +$2.82 | −$22.18 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $15.77 | −$23.22 | −$48.22 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $13.99 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% | $22.28 | −$41.71 |
| 50% | $28.79 | −$35.20 |
| 75% | $35.30 | −$28.69 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $41.81 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $35.75 | −$6.06 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $25.50 | −$16.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$16.81 | 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 Paul Skenes #288 — FAQ
Is Paul Skenes #288 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #288 brings $41.81 versus $13.99 raw — a $27.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Paul Skenes #288 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #288 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Now) sells for about $41.81 versus $13.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Skenes #288?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $41.81, ahead of BGS 10 at $35.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Skenes #288 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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