Is Yale Lary #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Yale Lary #18 sells for $5,472 against $4.11 raw: a $5,468 spread, 1331× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,560) 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)
- $4.11
- PSA 10
- $5,472
- PSA 9
- $4,560
- Gem premium
- 1331×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $5,472 | +$5,443 | +$5,418 | +$5,318 |
| PSA 9 | $4,560 | +$4,531 | +$4,506 | +$4,406 |
| PSA 8 | $68.75 | +$39.64 | +$14.64 | −$85.36 |
Net = sale price − $4.11 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% | $4,788 | +$4,734 |
| 50% | $5,016 | +$4,962 |
| 75% | $5,244 | +$5,190 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $5,472 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,283 | −$2,189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,283 | −$2,189 | 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 Yale Lary #18 — FAQ
Is Yale Lary #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yale Lary #18 sells for $5,472 against $4.11 raw: a $5,468 spread, 1331× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,560) 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 Yale Lary #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yale Lary #18 (Football Cards 1958 Topps) sells for about $5,472 versus $4.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1331× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yale Lary #18?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,472, ahead of CGC 10 at $3,283. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yale Lary #18 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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