Is Tim Lincecum [Autograph Refractor] #BS-TL worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 2007 Bowman Sterling · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Tim Lincecum [Autograph Refractor] #BS-TL brings $175 versus $148 raw — a $27.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($121) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $148
- Grade 9.5
- $175
- PSA 9
- $121
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $175 | +$2.88 | −$22.12 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $121 | −$51.10 | −$76.10 | −$176 |
Net = sale price − $148 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% | $135 | −$62.60 |
| 50% | $148 | −$49.11 |
| 75% | $162 | −$35.62 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Tim Lincecum [Autograph Refractor] #BS-TL — FAQ
Is Tim Lincecum [Autograph Refractor] #BS-TL worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tim Lincecum [Autograph Refractor] #BS-TL brings $175 versus $148 raw — a $27.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($121) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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