Is Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 brings $733 versus $393 raw — a $340 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($347) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $393
- PSA 10
- $733
- PSA 9
- $347
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $733 | +$315 | +$290 | +$190 |
| PSA 9 | $347 | −$70.32 | −$95.32 | −$195 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | −$217 | −$242 | −$342 |
Net = sale price − $393 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% | $444 | +$0.97 |
| 50% | $540 | +$97.27 |
| 75% | $636 | +$194 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $952 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $733 | −$219 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $500 | −$452 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $440 | −$512 | 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 Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 — FAQ
Is Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 brings $733 versus $393 raw — a $340 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($347) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 (Baseball Cards 2025 Bowman Chrome Prospects) sells for about $733 versus $393 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $952, ahead of PSA 10 at $733. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 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 Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kevin McGonigle [Etched in Glass Variation] #BCP-79 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $347).
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