Is Bucky Irving #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bucky Irving #13 brings $75.00 versus $31.25 raw — a $43.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $31.25
- PSA 10
- $75.00
- PSA 9
- $31.12
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $75.00 | +$18.75 | −$6.25 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $31.12 | −$25.13 | −$50.13 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $24.57 | −$31.68 | −$56.68 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $31.25 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% | $42.09 | −$39.16 |
| 50% | $53.06 | −$28.19 |
| 75% | $64.03 | −$17.22 |
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 | $98.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 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 Bucky Irving #13 — FAQ
Is Bucky Irving #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bucky Irving #13 brings $75.00 versus $31.25 raw — a $43.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Bucky Irving #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bucky Irving #13 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Contenders Permit to Dominate) sells for about $75.00 versus $31.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bucky Irving #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $98.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bucky Irving #13 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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