Is Kush Maini #CAC-MAI worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kush Maini #CAC-MAI brings $44.99 versus $6.51 raw — a $38.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.06) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.51
- PSA 10
- $44.99
- PSA 9
- $19.06
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $44.99 | +$13.48 | −$11.52 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $19.06 | −$12.45 | −$37.45 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.55 | −$20.96 | −$45.96 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.51 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% | $25.54 | −$30.97 |
| 50% | $32.02 | −$24.48 |
| 75% | $38.51 | −$18.00 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.99 | −$13.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Kush Maini #CAC-MAI — FAQ
Is Kush Maini #CAC-MAI worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kush Maini #CAC-MAI brings $44.99 versus $6.51 raw — a $38.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.06) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kush Maini #CAC-MAI worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kush Maini #CAC-MAI (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Autograph) sells for about $44.99 versus $6.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kush Maini #CAC-MAI?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kush Maini #CAC-MAI 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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