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Is Paul Skenes [Black] #89AU-PS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes [Black] #89AU-PS sells for $1,582 against $463 raw: a $1,119 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($651) 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)
- $463
- PSA 10
- $1,582
- PSA 9
- $651
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $1,582 | +$1,094 | +$1,069 | +$969 |
| PSA 9 | $651 | +$163 | +$138 | +$38.20 |
| PSA 8 | $399 | −$88.84 | −$114 | −$214 |
Net = sale price − $463 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% | $883 | +$371 |
| 50% | $1,116 | +$604 |
| 75% | $1,349 | +$837 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $2,056 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,582 | −$474 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $949 | −$1,107 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $949 | −$1,107 | 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 [Black] #89AU-PS — FAQ
Is Paul Skenes [Black] #89AU-PS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes [Black] #89AU-PS sells for $1,582 against $463 raw: a $1,119 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($651) 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 Paul Skenes [Black] #89AU-PS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes [Black] #89AU-PS (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Update 1989 Autograph) sells for about $1,582 versus $463 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Skenes [Black] #89AU-PS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,056, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,582. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Skenes [Black] #89AU-PS 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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