Is John Lynch #298 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 John Lynch #298 sells for $121 against $3.16 raw: a $118 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.27) 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)
- $3.16
- PSA 10
- $121
- PSA 9
- $41.27
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $121 | +$92.90 | +$67.90 | −$32.10 |
| PSA 9 | $41.27 | +$13.11 | −$11.89 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $14.87 | −$13.29 | −$38.29 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.16 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% | $61.22 | +$8.06 |
| 50% | $81.17 | +$28.01 |
| 75% | $101 | +$47.95 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $121 | −$35.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$82.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.00 | −$84.00 | 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 John Lynch #298 — FAQ
Is John Lynch #298 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Lynch #298 sells for $121 against $3.16 raw: a $118 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.27) 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 John Lynch #298 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Lynch #298 (Football Cards 1993 Bowman) sells for about $121 versus $3.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Lynch #298?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $157, ahead of PSA 10 at $121. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Lynch #298 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 John Lynch #298 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting John Lynch #298 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.27).
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