Is Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 brings $115 versus $45.00 raw — a $70.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.00
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $115 | +$45.00 | +$20.00 | −$80.00 |
| PSA 9 | $65.00 | −$5.00 | −$30.00 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $44.21 | −$25.79 | −$50.79 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $45.00 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% | $77.50 | −$17.50 |
| 50% | $90.00 | −$5.00 |
| 75% | $103 | +$7.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$81.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $115 | $69.00 | $150 | $69.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $113 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $65.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $44.21 |
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Grading Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 brings $115 versus $45.00 raw — a $70.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($65.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Black Nocturnal) sells for about $115 versus $45.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 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 Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clayton Kershaw #NOC-3 breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $65.00).
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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