Is George Lombard Jr. #PJK-GLJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 George Lombard Jr. #PJK-GLJ brings $43.03 versus $5.20 raw — a $37.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.20
- PSA 10
- $43.03
- PSA 9
- $15.55
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $43.03 | +$12.83 | −$12.17 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $15.55 | −$14.65 | −$39.65 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $8.45 | −$21.75 | −$46.75 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $5.20 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% | $22.42 | −$32.78 |
| 50% | $29.29 | −$25.91 |
| 75% | $36.16 | −$19.04 |
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.03 | −$12.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 George Lombard Jr. #PJK-GLJ — FAQ
Is George Lombard Jr. #PJK-GLJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 George Lombard Jr. #PJK-GLJ brings $43.03 versus $5.20 raw — a $37.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 George Lombard Jr. #PJK-GLJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Lombard Jr. #PJK-GLJ (Baseball Cards 2024 Donruss Prospect Jersey Kings) sells for about $43.03 versus $5.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Lombard Jr. #PJK-GLJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Lombard Jr. #PJK-GLJ 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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