Is George Lee #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 George Lee #27 sells for $15,120 against $15.21 raw: a $15,105 spread, 994× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,211) 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)
- $15.21
- CGC 10
- $15,120
- PSA 9
- $2,211
- Gem premium
- 994×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $15,120 | +$15,080 | +$15,055 | +$14,955 |
| PSA 9 | $2,211 | +$2,171 | +$2,146 | +$2,046 |
| PSA 8 | $284 | +$244 | +$219 | +$119 |
Net = sale price − $15.21 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% | $5,438 | +$5,373 |
| 50% | $8,666 | +$8,600 |
| 75% | $11,893 | +$11,828 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $15,120 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15,120 | best | 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 Lee #27 — FAQ
Is George Lee #27 worth grading?
A CGC 10 George Lee #27 sells for $15,120 against $15.21 raw: a $15,105 spread, 994× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,211) 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.
Which grading company is best for George Lee #27?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $15,120, ahead of SGC 10 at $15,120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Lee #27 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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