Is Timon #LK-6 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in SGC 10
A SGC 10 Timon #LK-6 sells for $43.95 against $3.06 raw: a $40.89 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.74) 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)
- $3.06
- SGC 10
- $43.95
- PSA 9
- $6.74
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 — SGC 10 | $43.95 | +$15.89 | −$9.11 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $6.74 | −$21.32 | −$46.32 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.06 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% | $16.04 | −$37.02 |
| 50% | $25.35 | −$27.71 |
| 75% | $34.65 | −$18.41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $43.95 | best | 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 Timon #LK-6 — FAQ
Is Timon #LK-6 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Timon #LK-6 sells for $43.95 against $3.06 raw: a $40.89 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.74) 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.
What centering does Timon #LK-6 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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