Is Clayton Kershaw [Refractor] #93-17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw [Refractor] #93-17 brings $43.09 versus $4.03 raw — a $39.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.03
- PSA 10
- $43.09
- PSA 9
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $43.09 | +$14.06 | −$10.94 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $9.00 | −$20.03 | −$45.03 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $8.42 | −$20.61 | −$45.61 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.03 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% | $17.52 | −$36.51 |
| 50% | $26.05 | −$27.98 |
| 75% | $34.57 | −$19.46 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$6.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $43.09 | −$12.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Clayton Kershaw [Refractor] #93-17 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw [Refractor] #93-17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw [Refractor] #93-17 brings $43.09 versus $4.03 raw — a $39.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw [Refractor] #93-17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw [Refractor] #93-17 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Finest What If Prototypes) sells for about $43.09 versus $4.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Kershaw [Refractor] #93-17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Kershaw [Refractor] #93-17 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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