Is Vern Law #102 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 30× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Vern Law #102 sells for $54.42 against $1.79 raw: a $52.63 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.79
- PSA 10
- $54.42
- PSA 9
- $14.86
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $54.42 | +$27.63 | +$2.63 | −$97.37 |
| PSA 9 | $14.86 | −$11.93 | −$36.93 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.69 | −$19.10 | −$44.10 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 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% | $24.75 | −$27.04 |
| 50% | $34.64 | −$17.15 |
| 75% | $44.53 | −$7.26 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 93%. 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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.42 | −$16.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Vern Law #102 — FAQ
Is Vern Law #102 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vern Law #102 sells for $54.42 against $1.79 raw: a $52.63 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Vern Law #102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vern Law #102 (Baseball Cards 2003 Topps All Time Fan Favorites) sells for about $54.42 versus $1.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vern Law #102?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.42. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vern Law #102 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 Vern Law #102 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vern Law #102 breaks even when it gems about 93% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.86).
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