Is Lewis Hamilton #1954-6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #1954-6 sells for $186 against $2.21 raw: a $184 spread, 84× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) 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)
- $2.21
- PSA 10
- $186
- PSA 9
- $155
- Gem premium
- 84×
- 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 | $186 | +$159 | +$134 | +$33.79 |
| PSA 9 | $155 | +$128 | +$103 | +$2.79 |
| PSA 8 | $141 | +$114 | +$88.73 | −$11.27 |
Net = sale price − $2.21 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% | $163 | +$111 |
| 50% | $171 | +$118 |
| 75% | $178 | +$126 |
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 | $242 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $186 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $112 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $112 | −$130 | 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 Lewis Hamilton #1954-6 — FAQ
Is Lewis Hamilton #1954-6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #1954-6 sells for $186 against $2.21 raw: a $184 spread, 84× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) 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 Lewis Hamilton #1954-6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #1954-6 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1 1954) sells for about $186 versus $2.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 84× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lewis Hamilton #1954-6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $242, ahead of PSA 10 at $186. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lewis Hamilton #1954-6 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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