Is Jack Lambert #268 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jack Lambert #268 sells for $94.72 against $2.85 raw: a $91.87 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.86) 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)
- $2.85
- PSA 10
- $94.72
- PSA 9
- $44.86
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $94.72 | +$66.87 | +$41.87 | −$58.13 |
| PSA 9 | $44.86 | +$17.01 | −$7.99 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $22.99 | −$4.86 | −$29.86 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $2.85 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% | $57.32 | +$4.47 |
| 50% | $69.79 | +$16.94 |
| 75% | $82.25 | +$29.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.72 | −$28.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$66.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $94.72 | $57.00 | $123 | $57.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $49.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.86 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $14.95 |
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Grading Jack Lambert #268 — FAQ
Is Jack Lambert #268 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jack Lambert #268 sells for $94.72 against $2.85 raw: a $91.87 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.86) 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 Jack Lambert #268 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jack Lambert #268 (Football Cards 1982 Topps Stickers) sells for about $94.72 versus $2.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jack Lambert #268?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $123, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jack Lambert #268 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 Jack Lambert #268 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jack Lambert #268 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.86).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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