[atki5269]

Hi all - still a newbie on the forum so please be gentle. Been building my collection but not experienced when it comes to grading. I've got a 2019 Topps Update Reverence Autograph Patches - Fernando Tatis Jr #4/10. I love the card, I think it's got great eye appeal, tri-color patch, etc. As shown in the pictures, it's an 8.5 from BGS. Obviously the top of the case is cracked which I need to remedy, but to my naked eye, this really seems like a 9. The corners and edges on the front are pristine with only a tiny imperfection on one edge and corner on the back. I know the centering is off, but I've heard PSA is gentler when it comes to centering? Anyways, I'm trying to figure out my best option in regards to getting a new case, and possibly resubmitting. Any feedback is welcome. Should I just send to BGS and pay for a new slab and be happy with an 8.5? Should I crack the card and send to either BGS or PSA and hope to get lucky with a 9 (but run the risk of getting back an 8?).