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Is Lewis Hamilton [SP Variation] #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [SP Variation] #1 sells for $23,100 against $2,482 raw: a $20,618 spread, 9.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($2,501) 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)
- $2,482
- PSA 10
- $23,100
- PSA 9
- $2,501
- Gem premium
- 9.3×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $23,100 | +$20,593 | +$20,568 | +$20,468 |
| PSA 9 | $2,501 | −$6.00 | −$31.00 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $1,996 | −$511 | −$536 | −$636 |
Net = sale price − $2,482 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% | $7,651 | +$5,119 |
| 50% | $12,801 | +$10,269 |
| 75% | $17,951 | +$15,419 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $30,031 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $23,100 | −$6,931 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13,860 | −$16,171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9,240 | −$20,791 | 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 Lewis Hamilton [SP Variation] #1 — FAQ
Is Lewis Hamilton [SP Variation] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [SP Variation] #1 sells for $23,100 against $2,482 raw: a $20,618 spread, 9.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($2,501) 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 [SP Variation] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [SP Variation] #1 (Racing Cards 2020 Topps Chrome Formula 1) sells for about $23,100 versus $2,482 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.3× premium as of Nov 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lewis Hamilton [SP Variation] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $30,031, ahead of PSA 10 at $23,100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lewis Hamilton [SP Variation] #1 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 [SP Variation] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lewis Hamilton [SP Variation] #1 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $2,501).
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