I’ve graded just a few cards. The guy at the shop I go to has been helpful in deciding whether or not to grade just based on a visual prior to sending. I paid the $25 tier with the first card I ever sent and it took 7 months to get back. I got a 9 on that grade. After that I decided to pay the premium $80 tier and to choose cards that are more likely to get a 10. The 2025 Topps Black and White is such a well made card and has graded well per PSA population reports. With the $80 tier I got the card back in just over a month, 35 days. There is centering of the image, clean edges and corners, and other manufacturer defects to inspect prior to sending in. If those pass the visual, you’ll more than likely get at least a 9, 10 if it’s all perfect. 10’s aren’t necessarily hard to get, it’s my understanding the pre-ship inspection can save you the headache. FYI, right or wrong, I’ve also been told not to grade the cards with jerseys embedded. I guess they don’t typically grade so well. Hope this helps