Is Paul Skenes #29 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 42× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #29 sells for $41.52 against $0.99 raw: a $40.53 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.99
- PSA 10
- $41.52
- PSA 9
- $11.29
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $41.52 | +$15.53 | −$9.47 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $11.29 | −$14.70 | −$39.70 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $3.75 | −$22.24 | −$47.24 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $18.85 | −$32.14 |
| 50% | $26.41 | −$24.58 |
| 75% | $33.96 | −$17.03 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.52 | −$12.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 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.
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Grading Paul Skenes #29 — FAQ
Is Paul Skenes #29 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #29 sells for $41.52 against $0.99 raw: a $40.53 spread, 42× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Paul Skenes #29 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Skenes #29 (Baseball Cards 2025 Panini Donruss) sells for about $41.52 versus $0.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Skenes #29?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Skenes #29 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.
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