Is Randy Lerch #103 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 38× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Randy Lerch #103 sells for $59.44 against $1.58 raw: a $57.86 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.58
- PSA 10
- $59.44
- Gem premium
- 38×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $59.44 | +$32.86 | +$7.86 | −$92.14 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$6.59 | −$31.59 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.58 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $77.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.44 | −$17.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$41.00 | 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.
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Grading Randy Lerch #103 — FAQ
Is Randy Lerch #103 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Randy Lerch #103 sells for $59.44 against $1.58 raw: a $57.86 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Randy Lerch #103 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Randy Lerch #103 (Baseball Cards 1985 Topps) sells for about $59.44 versus $1.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Randy Lerch #103?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.44. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Randy Lerch #103 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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