Is Marshawn Lynch #302 worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 2007 Topps · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Marshawn Lynch #302 sells for $99.75 against $1.85 raw: a $97.90 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.50) 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)
- $1.85
- PSA 10
- $99.75
- PSA 9
- $32.50
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $99.75 | +$72.90 | +$47.90 | −$52.10 |
| PSA 9 | $32.50 | +$5.65 | −$19.35 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $11.78 | −$15.07 | −$40.07 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.85 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% | $49.31 | −$2.54 |
| 50% | $66.13 | +$14.28 |
| 75% | $82.94 | +$31.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.75 | −$30.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $99.75 | $60.00 | $130 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.78 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.79 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2007 Topps cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
![Calvin Johnson [Copper] #320 2007 Topps card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uwYAAeSwGNVqOv0H/s-l500.jpg)
![Calvin Johnson [Gold] #320 2007 Topps card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9zUAAOSwdVFhD-HN/s-l500.jpg)
![Tom Brady [Copper] #28 2007 Topps card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/v-kAAOSwIydnS3kI/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Marshawn Lynch #302 — FAQ
Is Marshawn Lynch #302 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marshawn Lynch #302 sells for $99.75 against $1.85 raw: a $97.90 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.50) 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 Marshawn Lynch #302 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marshawn Lynch #302 (Football Cards 2007 Topps) sells for about $99.75 versus $1.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marshawn Lynch #302?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marshawn Lynch #302 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 Marshawn Lynch #302 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marshawn Lynch #302 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.50).
Is your football 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.
Check my card free