Is Lee Lacy #228 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 2182× premium in CGC 10
A CGC 10 Lee Lacy #228 sells for $240 against $0.11 raw: a $240 spread, 2182× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.11
- CGC 10
- $240
- Gem premium
- 2182×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $240 | +$215 | +$190 | +$89.89 |
Net = sale price − $0.11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $240 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $240 | best | 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 Lee Lacy #228 — FAQ
Is Lee Lacy #228 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Lee Lacy #228 sells for $240 against $0.11 raw: a $240 spread, 2182× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Which grading company is best for Lee Lacy #228?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $240, ahead of SGC 10 at $240. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lee Lacy #228 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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