Is Paul Skenes #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #30 sells for $175 against $15.35 raw: a $160 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.90) 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)
- $15.35
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $40.90
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $175 | +$135 | +$110 | +$9.65 |
| PSA 9 | $40.90 | +$0.55 | −$24.45 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $17.99 | −$22.36 | −$47.36 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $15.35 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% | $74.42 | +$9.07 |
| 50% | $108 | +$42.60 |
| 75% | $141 | +$76.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $175 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.26 | −$169 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.31 | −$182 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $175 | $46.31 | $228 | $59.26 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $56.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.90 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.35 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Paul Skenes #30 — FAQ
Is Paul Skenes #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #30 sells for $175 against $15.35 raw: a $160 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.90) 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 #30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #30 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome) sells for about $175 versus $15.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Skenes #30?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Skenes #30 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 Paul Skenes #30 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paul Skenes #30 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.90).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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