Is Lou Brock #LB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lou Brock #LB brings $104 versus $62.56 raw — a $41.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.91) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $62.56
- PSA 10
- $104
- PSA 9
- $49.91
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $104 | +$16.12 | −$8.88 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $49.91 | −$37.65 | −$62.65 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $62.56 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% | $63.35 | −$49.21 |
| 50% | $76.80 | −$35.77 |
| 75% | $90.24 | −$22.32 |
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 | $135 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $104 | −$31.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$73.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62.00 | −$73.00 | 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 | $104 | $62.00 | $135 | $62.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $49.91 |
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Grading Lou Brock #LB — FAQ
Is Lou Brock #LB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lou Brock #LB brings $104 versus $62.56 raw — a $41.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.91) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Lou Brock #LB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lou Brock #LB (Baseball Cards 2019 Topps Heritage Real One Autographs) sells for about $104 versus $62.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lou Brock #LB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $135, ahead of PSA 10 at $104. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lou Brock #LB 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.
Is your baseball 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.
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