Is Lynx #176 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 98× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lynx #176 sells for $3,810 against $39.00 raw: a $3,771 spread, 98× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.00
- PSA 10
- $3,810
- PSA 9
- $49.95
- Gem premium
- 98×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $3,810 | +$3,746 | +$3,721 | +$3,621 |
| PSA 9 | $49.95 | −$14.05 | −$39.05 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $39.00 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% | $990 | +$901 |
| 50% | $1,930 | +$1,841 |
| 75% | $2,870 | +$2,781 |
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 | $4,953 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,810 | −$1,143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,286 | −$2,667 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,286 | −$2,667 | 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 Lynx #176 — FAQ
Is Lynx #176 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lynx #176 sells for $3,810 against $39.00 raw: a $3,771 spread, 98× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lynx #176 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lynx #176 (2020 Panini Fortnite) sells for about $3,810 versus $39.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 98× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lynx #176?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,953, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,810. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lynx #176 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 Lynx #176 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lynx #176 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.95).
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