Is Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 sells for $269 against $62.96 raw: a $206 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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)
- $62.96
- PSA 10
- $269
- PSA 9
- $101
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $269 | +$181 | +$156 | +$56.13 |
| PSA 9 | $101 | +$13.20 | −$11.80 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $59.40 | −$28.56 | −$53.56 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $62.96 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% | $143 | +$30.18 |
| 50% | $185 | +$72.16 |
| 75% | $227 | +$114 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $350 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $269 | −$80.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $161 | −$189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $161 | −$189 | 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 | $269 | $161 | $350 | $161 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $190 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $101 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $59.40 |
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Grading Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 — FAQ
Is Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 sells for $269 against $62.96 raw: a $206 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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 Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Heritage) sells for about $269 versus $62.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $350, ahead of PSA 10 at $269. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 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 [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Clayton Kershaw [Gold Chrome Variation] #64 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $101).
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