Is Fred Lynn #110 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fred Lynn #110 sells for $262 against $1.59 raw: a $261 spread, 165× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.76) 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)
- $1.59
- PSA 10
- $262
- PSA 9
- $36.76
- Gem premium
- 165×
- 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 | $262 | +$236 | +$211 | +$111 |
| PSA 9 | $36.76 | +$10.17 | −$14.83 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$11.59 | −$36.59 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.59 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% | $93.18 | +$41.59 |
| 50% | $150 | +$98.01 |
| 75% | $206 | +$154 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $341 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $262 | −$78.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $157 | −$184 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $157 | −$184 | 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 | $262 | $157 | $341 | $157 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $64.36 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.76 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.00 |
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Grading Fred Lynn #110 — FAQ
Is Fred Lynn #110 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fred Lynn #110 sells for $262 against $1.59 raw: a $261 spread, 165× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.76) 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 #110 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fred Lynn #110 (Baseball Cards 1980 Topps) sells for about $262 versus $1.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 165× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fred Lynn #110?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $341, ahead of PSA 10 at $262. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fred Lynn #110 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 Fred Lynn #110 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fred Lynn #110 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.76).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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