Is Tim Lincecum #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tim Lincecum #9 sells for $73.01 against $1.49 raw: a $71.52 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.81) 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)
- $1.49
- PSA 10
- $73.01
- PSA 9
- $48.81
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $73.01 | +$46.52 | +$21.52 | −$78.48 |
| PSA 9 | $48.81 | +$22.32 | −$2.68 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $35.89 | +$9.40 | −$15.60 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $54.86 | +$3.37 |
| 50% | $60.91 | +$9.42 |
| 75% | $66.96 | +$15.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $95.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.01 | −$21.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $73.01 | $44.00 | $95.00 | $44.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $54.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $48.81 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $35.89 |
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Grading Tim Lincecum #9 — FAQ
Is Tim Lincecum #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Lincecum #9 sells for $73.01 against $1.49 raw: a $71.52 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.81) 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 Tim Lincecum #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Lincecum #9 (Baseball Cards 2010 Topps) sells for about $73.01 versus $1.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Lincecum #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $95.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Lincecum #9 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 Tim Lincecum #9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tim Lincecum #9 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.81).
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