Is Rose Lavelle #97 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rose Lavelle #97 sells for $254 against $60.00 raw: a $194 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.70) 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)
- $60.00
- PSA 10
- $254
- PSA 9
- $85.70
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $254 | +$169 | +$144 | +$43.73 |
| PSA 9 | $85.70 | +$0.70 | −$24.30 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $60.00 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% | $128 | +$17.71 |
| 50% | $170 | +$59.72 |
| 75% | $212 | +$102 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $330 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $254 | −$76.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $152 | −$178 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $152 | −$178 | 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 Rose Lavelle #97 — FAQ
Is Rose Lavelle #97 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rose Lavelle #97 sells for $254 against $60.00 raw: a $194 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.70) 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 Rose Lavelle #97 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rose Lavelle #97 (Soccer Cards 2020 Panini Obsidian) sells for about $254 versus $60.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rose Lavelle #97?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $330, ahead of PSA 10 at $254. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rose Lavelle #97 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 Rose Lavelle #97 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rose Lavelle #97 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $85.70).
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