Is Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK sells for $208 against $32.56 raw: a $176 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.66) 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)
- $32.56
- PSA 10
- $208
- PSA 9
- $70.66
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $208 | +$151 | +$126 | +$25.68 |
| PSA 9 | $70.66 | +$13.10 | −$11.90 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $39.58 | −$17.98 | −$42.98 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $32.56 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% | $105 | +$22.50 |
| 50% | $139 | +$56.89 |
| 75% | $174 | +$91.28 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $271 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $208 | −$62.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $125 | −$146 | 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 | $208 | $125 | $271 | $125 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $135 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $70.66 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.58 |
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Grading Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK — FAQ
Is Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK sells for $208 against $32.56 raw: a $176 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.66) 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 Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK (Ufc Cards 2026 Topps Chrome UFC Autograph) sells for about $208 versus $32.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $271, ahead of PSA 10 at $208. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK 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 Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lone'er Kavanagh #BAV-LK breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $70.66).
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