Is Luc Longley #CS-LUC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luc Longley #CS-LUC sells for $63.00 against $8.60 raw: a $54.40 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.75) 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)
- $8.60
- PSA 10
- $63.00
- PSA 9
- $39.75
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $63.00 | +$29.40 | +$4.40 | −$95.60 |
| PSA 9 | $39.75 | +$6.15 | −$18.85 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $12.29 | −$21.31 | −$46.31 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.60 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% | $45.56 | −$13.04 |
| 50% | $51.38 | −$7.23 |
| 75% | $57.19 | −$1.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 81%. 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 | $82.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $63.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Luc Longley #CS-LUC — FAQ
Is Luc Longley #CS-LUC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luc Longley #CS-LUC sells for $63.00 against $8.60 raw: a $54.40 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.75) 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 Luc Longley #CS-LUC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luc Longley #CS-LUC (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Phoenix Crusade Signature) sells for about $63.00 versus $8.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luc Longley #CS-LUC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $82.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $63.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luc Longley #CS-LUC 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 Luc Longley #CS-LUC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luc Longley #CS-LUC breaks even when it gems about 81% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.75).
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