Is Francisco Lindor #US82 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Francisco Lindor #US82 sells for $109 against $9.12 raw: a $99.66 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.91) 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)
- $9.12
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $37.91
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $109 | +$74.66 | +$49.66 | −$50.34 |
| PSA 9 | $37.91 | +$3.79 | −$21.21 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$14.13 | −$39.13 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $9.12 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% | $55.63 | −$3.49 |
| 50% | $73.34 | +$14.22 |
| 75% | $91.06 | +$31.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $109 | −$32.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.99 | −$81.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.50 | −$129 | 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 | $109 | $12.50 | $141 | $59.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $42.48 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.91 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.99 |
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Grading Francisco Lindor #US82 — FAQ
Is Francisco Lindor #US82 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Francisco Lindor #US82 sells for $109 against $9.12 raw: a $99.66 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.91) 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 #US82 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Francisco Lindor #US82 (Baseball Cards 2015 Topps Update) sells for about $109 versus $9.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Francisco Lindor #US82?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $141, ahead of PSA 10 at $109. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Francisco Lindor #US82 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 #US82 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Francisco Lindor #US82 breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.91).
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