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Is Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] sells for $2,229 against $40.52 raw: a $2,188 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.95) 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)
- $40.52
- PSA 10
- $2,229
- PSA 9
- $71.95
- Gem premium
- 55×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $2,229 | +$2,163 | +$2,138 | +$2,038 |
| PSA 9 | $71.95 | +$6.43 | −$18.57 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $41.08 | −$24.44 | −$49.44 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $40.52 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% | $611 | +$521 |
| 50% | $1,150 | +$1,060 |
| 75% | $1,690 | +$1,599 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $2,898 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,229 | −$669 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,337 | −$1,561 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,337 | −$1,561 | 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 | $2,229 | $1,337 | $2,898 | $1,337 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $137 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $71.95 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $41.08 |
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Grading Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] — FAQ
Is Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] sells for $2,229 against $40.52 raw: a $2,188 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.95) 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 Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] (Racing Cards 2025 Topps F1 Eccellenza) sells for about $2,229 versus $40.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lewis Hamilton [Essenza]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,898, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,229. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] 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 Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lewis Hamilton [Essenza] breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.95).
Is your racing card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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