Is Fred Lynn #210 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fred Lynn #210 sells for $665 against $2.22 raw: a $663 spread, 299× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.99) 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)
- $2.22
- PSA 10
- $665
- PSA 9
- $91.99
- Gem premium
- 299×
- 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 | $665 | +$638 | +$613 | +$513 |
| PSA 9 | $91.99 | +$64.77 | +$39.77 | −$60.23 |
| PSA 8 | $37.15 | +$9.93 | −$15.07 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $2.22 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% | $235 | +$183 |
| 50% | $378 | +$326 |
| 75% | $522 | +$469 |
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 | $864 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $665 | −$199 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $399 | −$465 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $399 | −$465 | 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 | $665 | $399 | $864 | $399 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $124 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $91.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $37.15 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.70 |
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Grading Fred Lynn #210 — FAQ
Is Fred Lynn #210 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fred Lynn #210 sells for $665 against $2.22 raw: a $663 spread, 299× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.99) 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 Fred Lynn #210 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fred Lynn #210 (Baseball Cards 1977 Topps) sells for about $665 versus $2.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 299× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fred Lynn #210?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $864, ahead of PSA 10 at $665. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fred Lynn #210 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?
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