Is Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 sells for $185 against $39.44 raw: a $145 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.06) 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)
- $39.44
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $68.06
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $185 | +$120 | +$95.31 | −$4.69 |
| PSA 9 | $68.06 | +$3.62 | −$21.38 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $39.44 | −$25.00 | −$50.00 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $39.44 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% | $97.23 | +$7.79 |
| 50% | $126 | +$36.97 |
| 75% | $156 | +$66.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $240 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $185 | −$55.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $111 | −$129 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $111 | −$129 | 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 | $185 | $111 | $240 | $111 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $128 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $68.06 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.44 |
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Grading Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 — FAQ
Is Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 sells for $185 against $39.44 raw: a $145 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.06) 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 Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps K Zone SP Die-Cut) sells for about $185 versus $39.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Verlander #KZSP-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $240, ahead of PSA 10 at $185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 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 Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Justin Verlander #KZSP-9 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $68.06).
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