Is Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 82× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH sells for $103 against $1.25 raw: a $101 spread, 82× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.25
- PSA 10
- $103
- PSA 9
- $18.00
- Gem premium
- 82×
- 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 | $103 | +$76.25 | +$51.25 | −$48.75 |
| PSA 9 | $18.00 | −$8.25 | −$33.25 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $6.05 | −$20.20 | −$45.20 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $39.13 | −$12.13 |
| 50% | $60.25 | +$9.00 |
| 75% | $81.38 | +$30.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $103 | −$30.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$107 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH — FAQ
Is Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH sells for $103 against $1.25 raw: a $101 spread, 82× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH (Racing Cards 2021 Topps Chrome Formula 1 1961 Sports Cars) sells for about $103 versus $1.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 82× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH 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 Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lewis Hamilton #T61-LH breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.00).
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