Is Francisco Lindor #US286 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Francisco Lindor #US286 sells for $72.38 against $14.99 raw: a $57.39 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.03) 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)
- $14.99
- PSA 10
- $72.38
- PSA 9
- $50.03
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $72.38 | +$32.39 | +$7.39 | −$92.61 |
| PSA 9 | $50.03 | +$10.04 | −$14.96 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$25.00 | −$50.00 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $14.99 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% | $55.62 | −$9.37 |
| 50% | $61.20 | −$3.79 |
| 75% | $66.79 | +$1.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.38 | −$21.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.61 | −$73.39 | 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 | $72.38 | $43.00 | $94.00 | $20.61 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.03 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.25 |
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Grading Francisco Lindor #US286 — FAQ
Is Francisco Lindor #US286 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Francisco Lindor #US286 sells for $72.38 against $14.99 raw: a $57.39 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.03) 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 Francisco Lindor #US286 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Francisco Lindor #US286 (Baseball Cards 2015 Topps Chrome Update) sells for about $72.38 versus $14.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Francisco Lindor #US286?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Francisco Lindor #US286 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 Francisco Lindor #US286 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Francisco Lindor #US286 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.03).
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