Is Lio Rush #A-LR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lio Rush #A-LR brings $38.07 versus $7.02 raw — a $31.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.02
- PSA 10
- $38.07
- PSA 9
- $17.02
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $38.07 | +$6.05 | −$18.95 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $17.02 | −$15.00 | −$40.00 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.40 | −$21.62 | −$46.62 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $7.02 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% | $22.28 | −$34.74 |
| 50% | $27.55 | −$29.47 |
| 75% | $32.81 | −$24.21 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.07 | −$10.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 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.
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Is Lio Rush #A-LR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lio Rush #A-LR brings $38.07 versus $7.02 raw — a $31.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lio Rush #A-LR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lio Rush #A-LR (Wrestling Cards 2018 Topps WWE NXT Autographs) sells for about $38.07 versus $7.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lio Rush #A-LR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lio Rush #A-LR 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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