Is Louis Wright #340 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Louis Wright #340 sells for $56.36 against $1.67 raw: a $54.69 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.62) 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)
- $1.67
- PSA 10
- $56.36
- PSA 9
- $34.62
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $56.36 | +$29.69 | +$4.69 | −$95.31 |
| PSA 9 | $34.62 | +$7.95 | −$17.05 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $14.05 | −$12.62 | −$37.62 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.67 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% | $40.05 | −$11.62 |
| 50% | $45.49 | −$6.18 |
| 75% | $50.92 | −$0.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 78%. 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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.36 | −$16.64 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Louis Wright #340 — FAQ
Is Louis Wright #340 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Louis Wright #340 sells for $56.36 against $1.67 raw: a $54.69 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.62) 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 Louis Wright #340 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Louis Wright #340 (Football Cards 1979 Topps) sells for about $56.36 versus $1.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Louis Wright #340?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.36. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Louis Wright #340 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 Louis Wright #340 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Louis Wright #340 breaks even when it gems about 78% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.62).
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