Is Paul Skenes #SS-24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #SS-24 sells for $396 against $133 raw: a $264 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) 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)
- $133
- PSA 10
- $396
- PSA 9
- $168
- 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 | $396 | +$239 | +$214 | +$114 |
| PSA 9 | $168 | +$10.58 | −$14.42 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $37.00 | −$121 | −$146 | −$246 |
Net = sale price − $133 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% | $225 | +$42.57 |
| 50% | $282 | +$99.56 |
| 75% | $339 | +$157 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $515 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $396 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $238 | −$277 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $138 | −$378 | 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 #SS-24 — FAQ
Is Paul Skenes #SS-24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #SS-24 sells for $396 against $133 raw: a $264 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($168) 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 #SS-24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #SS-24 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire Update Selections) sells for about $396 versus $133 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Skenes #SS-24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $515, ahead of PSA 10 at $396. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Skenes #SS-24 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 #SS-24 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paul Skenes #SS-24 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $168).
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