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Is Richard Tests [Lumley] #73 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Richard Tests [Lumley] #73 sells for $11,775 against $53.25 raw: a $11,721 spread, 221× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,769) 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)
- $53.25
- PSA 10
- $11,775
- PSA 9
- $1,769
- Gem premium
- 221×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $11,775 | +$11,696 | +$11,671 | +$11,571 |
| PSA 9 | $1,769 | +$1,691 | +$1,666 | +$1,566 |
| PSA 8 | $678 | +$600 | +$575 | +$475 |
Net = sale price − $53.25 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% | $4,270 | +$4,167 |
| 50% | $6,772 | +$6,669 |
| 75% | $9,273 | +$9,170 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $15,307 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $11,775 | −$3,532 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7,065 | −$8,242 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,065 | −$8,242 | 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 | $11,775 | $7,065 | $15,307 | $7,065 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $3,228 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $1,769 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $678 |
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Grading Richard Tests [Lumley] #73 — FAQ
Is Richard Tests [Lumley] #73 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Richard Tests [Lumley] #73 sells for $11,775 against $53.25 raw: a $11,721 spread, 221× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,769) 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 Richard Tests [Lumley] #73 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Richard Tests [Lumley] #73 (Hockey Cards 1955 Parkhurst) sells for about $11,775 versus $53.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 221× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Richard Tests [Lumley] #73?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $15,307, ahead of PSA 10 at $11,775. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Richard Tests [Lumley] #73 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.
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