Is Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 brings $142 versus $58.19 raw — a $84.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.22) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $58.19
- PSA 10
- $142
- PSA 9
- $16.22
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $142 | +$59.29 | +$34.29 | −$65.71 |
| PSA 9 | $16.22 | −$66.97 | −$91.97 | −$192 |
Net = sale price − $58.19 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% | $47.78 | −$60.41 |
| 50% | $79.35 | −$28.84 |
| 75% | $111 | +$2.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 73%. 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 | $185 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $142 | −$42.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $85.00 | −$100 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85.00 | −$100 | 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 Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 — FAQ
Is Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 brings $142 versus $58.19 raw — a $84.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.22) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 (Hockey Cards 2019 Upper Deck) sells for about $142 versus $58.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $185, ahead of PSA 10 at $142. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 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 Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ryan Lindgren [Speckled Rainbow Foil] #459 breaks even when it gems about 73% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.22).
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