Is George Kittle #EX-GKE worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 George Kittle #EX-GKE sells for $225 against $127 raw: a $97.84 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) 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)
- $127
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $155
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $225 | +$72.84 | +$47.84 | −$52.16 |
| PSA 9 | $155 | +$2.85 | −$22.15 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $105 | −$47.15 | −$72.15 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $127 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% | $172 | −$4.65 |
| 50% | $190 | +$12.84 |
| 75% | $207 | +$30.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $292 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$67.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $171 | −$121 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$157 | 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 | $225 | $135 | $292 | $171 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $171 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $155 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $105 |
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Grading George Kittle #EX-GKE — FAQ
Is George Kittle #EX-GKE worth grading?
A PSA 10 George Kittle #EX-GKE sells for $225 against $127 raw: a $97.84 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) 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 George Kittle #EX-GKE worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Kittle #EX-GKE (Football Cards 2024 Panini Absolute Explosive) sells for about $225 versus $127 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Kittle #EX-GKE?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $292, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Kittle #EX-GKE 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 George Kittle #EX-GKE break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting George Kittle #EX-GKE breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $155).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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