Is Lexi Thompson [Blue Purple] #CF-8 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lexi Thompson [Blue Purple] #CF-8 sells for $52.58 against $5.04 raw: a $47.54 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.88) 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)
- $5.04
- PSA 10
- $52.58
- PSA 9
- $17.88
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $52.58 | +$22.54 | −$2.46 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $17.88 | −$12.16 | −$37.16 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.54 | −$20.50 | −$45.50 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.04 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% | $26.55 | −$28.48 |
| 50% | $35.23 | −$19.81 |
| 75% | $43.91 | −$11.13 |
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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.58 | −$15.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Lexi Thompson [Blue Purple] #CF-8 — FAQ
Is Lexi Thompson [Blue Purple] #CF-8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lexi Thompson [Blue Purple] #CF-8 sells for $52.58 against $5.04 raw: a $47.54 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.88) 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 Lexi Thompson [Blue Purple] #CF-8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lexi Thompson [Blue Purple] #CF-8 (Golf Cards 2026 Upper Deck Allure Color Flow) sells for about $52.58 versus $5.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lexi Thompson [Blue Purple] #CF-8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.58. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lexi Thompson [Blue Purple] #CF-8 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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