Is VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 sells for $68.50 against $4.27 raw: a $64.23 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.95) 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)
- $4.27
- PSA 10
- $68.50
- PSA 9
- $29.95
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $68.50 | +$39.23 | +$14.23 | −$85.77 |
| PSA 9 | $29.95 | +$0.68 | −$24.32 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $11.50 | −$17.77 | −$42.77 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $4.27 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% | $39.59 | −$14.68 |
| 50% | $49.23 | −$5.05 |
| 75% | $58.86 | +$4.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $89.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $68.50 | −$20.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.75 | −$38.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 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 VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 — FAQ
Is VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 sells for $68.50 against $4.27 raw: a $64.23 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.95) 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 VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Limited Stock Legends) sells for about $68.50 versus $4.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for VJ Edgecombe #LST-3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $89.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 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 VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting VJ Edgecombe #LST-3 breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.95).
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