Is Andrew Lang #167 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Andrew Lang #167 sells for $89.52 against $2.30 raw: a $87.22 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.11) 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)
- $2.30
- PSA 10
- $89.52
- PSA 9
- $13.11
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $89.52 | +$62.22 | +$37.22 | −$62.78 |
| PSA 9 | $13.11 | −$14.19 | −$39.19 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.19 | −$17.11 | −$42.11 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.30 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% | $32.21 | −$20.09 |
| 50% | $51.31 | −$0.98 |
| 75% | $70.42 | +$18.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 | $116 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.52 | −$26.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$62.00 | 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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Grading Andrew Lang #167 — FAQ
Is Andrew Lang #167 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrew Lang #167 sells for $89.52 against $2.30 raw: a $87.22 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.11) 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 Andrew Lang #167 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andrew Lang #167 (Basketball Cards 1996 Stadium Club) sells for about $89.52 versus $2.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrew Lang #167?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $116, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andrew Lang #167 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 Andrew Lang #167 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Andrew Lang #167 breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.11).
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