Is Ronnie Lott Celebrating #793 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ronnie Lott Celebrating #793 brings $37.74 versus $1.37 raw — a $36.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.37
- PSA 10
- $37.74
- PSA 9
- $14.99
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $37.74 | +$11.37 | −$13.63 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $14.99 | −$11.38 | −$36.38 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $9.40 | −$16.97 | −$41.97 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 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% | $20.68 | −$30.69 |
| 50% | $26.37 | −$25.00 |
| 75% | $32.05 | −$19.32 |
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.74 | −$11.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 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 Ronnie Lott Celebrating #793 — FAQ
Is Ronnie Lott Celebrating #793 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ronnie Lott Celebrating #793 brings $37.74 versus $1.37 raw — a $36.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ronnie Lott Celebrating #793 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ronnie Lott Celebrating #793 (Football Cards 1990 Pro Set) sells for about $37.74 versus $1.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ronnie Lott Celebrating #793?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ronnie Lott Celebrating #793 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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