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Is Ray Lewis [Gold Medallion Edition] #178G worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ray Lewis [Gold Medallion Edition] #178G sells for $95.43 against $2.80 raw: a $92.63 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.48) 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)
- $2.80
- PSA 10
- $95.43
- PSA 9
- $77.48
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $95.43 | +$67.63 | +$42.63 | −$57.37 |
| PSA 9 | $77.48 | +$49.68 | +$24.68 | −$75.32 |
| PSA 8 | $10.73 | −$17.07 | −$42.07 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.80 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% | $81.97 | +$29.17 |
| 50% | $86.46 | +$33.66 |
| 75% | $90.94 | +$38.14 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $124 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $95.43 | −$28.57 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$67.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14.26 | −$110 | 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 Ray Lewis [Gold Medallion Edition] #178G — FAQ
Is Ray Lewis [Gold Medallion Edition] #178G worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ray Lewis [Gold Medallion Edition] #178G sells for $95.43 against $2.80 raw: a $92.63 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.48) 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 Ray Lewis [Gold Medallion Edition] #178G worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ray Lewis [Gold Medallion Edition] #178G (Football Cards 1998 Ultra) sells for about $95.43 versus $2.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ray Lewis [Gold Medallion Edition] #178G?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $124, ahead of PSA 10 at $95.43. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ray Lewis [Gold Medallion Edition] #178G 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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