Is Paul Skenes #NOC-16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #NOC-16 brings $335 versus $172 raw — a $163 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($163) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $172
- PSA 10
- $335
- PSA 9
- $163
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $335 | +$138 | +$113 | +$13.16 |
| PSA 9 | $163 | −$34.34 | −$59.34 | −$159 |
| PSA 8 | $56.00 | −$141 | −$166 | −$266 |
Net = sale price − $172 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% | $206 | −$16.22 |
| 50% | $249 | +$26.91 |
| 75% | $292 | +$70.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $436 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $335 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $201 | −$235 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $201 | −$235 | 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 #NOC-16 — FAQ
Is Paul Skenes #NOC-16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #NOC-16 brings $335 versus $172 raw — a $163 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($163) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Paul Skenes #NOC-16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #NOC-16 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Black Nocturnal) sells for about $335 versus $172 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Skenes #NOC-16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $436, ahead of PSA 10 at $335. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Skenes #NOC-16 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 #NOC-16 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paul Skenes #NOC-16 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $163).
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