Is Leighton Baines #CKA-LB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Leighton Baines #CKA-LB sells for $213 against $44.69 raw: a $168 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.15) 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)
- $44.69
- PSA 10
- $213
- PSA 9
- $77.15
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $213 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.34 |
| PSA 9 | $77.15 | +$7.46 | −$17.54 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $44.48 | −$25.21 | −$50.21 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $44.69 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% | $111 | +$16.43 |
| 50% | $145 | +$50.40 |
| 75% | $179 | +$84.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $277 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $213 | −$63.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $128 | −$149 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $128 | −$149 | 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 | $213 | $128 | $277 | $128 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $146 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $77.15 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $44.48 |
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Grading Leighton Baines #CKA-LB — FAQ
Is Leighton Baines #CKA-LB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leighton Baines #CKA-LB sells for $213 against $44.69 raw: a $168 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.15) 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 Leighton Baines #CKA-LB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leighton Baines #CKA-LB (Soccer Cards 2025 Topps Premier League Chrome King Autograph) sells for about $213 versus $44.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leighton Baines #CKA-LB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $277, ahead of PSA 10 at $213. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leighton Baines #CKA-LB 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 Leighton Baines #CKA-LB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Leighton Baines #CKA-LB breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $77.15).
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