Is Luke Reynolds #BCA-LR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Luke Reynolds #BCA-LR sells for $53.82 against $5.78 raw: a $48.04 spread, 9.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.78
- PSA 10
- $53.82
- PSA 9
- $18.70
- Gem premium
- 9.3×
- 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 | $53.82 | +$23.04 | −$1.96 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $18.70 | −$12.08 | −$37.08 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.11 | −$20.67 | −$45.67 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.78 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% | $27.48 | −$28.30 |
| 50% | $36.26 | −$19.52 |
| 75% | $45.04 | −$10.74 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.82 | −$16.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Luke Reynolds #BCA-LR — FAQ
Is Luke Reynolds #BCA-LR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luke Reynolds #BCA-LR sells for $53.82 against $5.78 raw: a $48.04 spread, 9.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Luke Reynolds #BCA-LR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luke Reynolds #BCA-LR (Football Cards 2025 Bowman Chrome University Prospect Autograph) sells for about $53.82 versus $5.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luke Reynolds #BCA-LR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luke Reynolds #BCA-LR 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.
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