Is Lou Gehrig #92 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lou Gehrig #92 sells for $1,183,551 against $3,388 raw: a $1,180,163 spread, 349× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225,700) 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)
- $3,388
- PSA 10
- $1,183,551
- PSA 9
- $225,700
- Gem premium
- 349×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $1,183,551 | +$1,180,138 | +$1,180,113 | +$1,180,013 |
| PSA 9 | $225,700 | +$222,288 | +$222,263 | +$222,163 |
| PSA 8 | $102,175 | +$98,763 | +$98,738 | +$98,638 |
Net = sale price − $3,388 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% | $465,163 | +$461,725 |
| 50% | $704,625 | +$701,188 |
| 75% | $944,088 | +$940,650 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,538,616 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,183,551 | −$355,065 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $710,130 | −$828,486 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $710,130 | −$828,486 | 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.
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Grading Lou Gehrig #92 — FAQ
Is Lou Gehrig #92 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lou Gehrig #92 sells for $1,183,551 against $3,388 raw: a $1,180,163 spread, 349× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225,700) 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 Lou Gehrig #92 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lou Gehrig #92 (Baseball Cards 1933 Goudey) sells for about $1,183,551 versus $3,388 for a raw near-mint copy — a 349× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lou Gehrig #92?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,538,616, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,183,551. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lou Gehrig #92 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.
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