Is Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL sells for $231 against $62.14 raw: a $169 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.45) 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)
- $62.14
- PSA 10
- $231
- PSA 9
- $93.45
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $231 | +$144 | +$119 | +$18.66 |
| PSA 9 | $93.45 | +$6.31 | −$18.69 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $56.40 | −$30.74 | −$55.74 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $62.14 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% | $128 | +$15.65 |
| 50% | $162 | +$49.98 |
| 75% | $196 | +$84.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $231 | −$69.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$162 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $138 | −$162 | 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 Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL — FAQ
Is Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL sells for $231 against $62.14 raw: a $169 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.45) 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 Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Five Star Signature) sells for about $231 versus $62.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $300, ahead of PSA 10 at $231. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL 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 Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jung Hoo Lee #FSS-JHL breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $93.45).
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