Is Lewis Hamilton #TH-12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #TH-12 brings $338 versus $210 raw — a $128 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($233) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $210
- PSA 10
- $338
- PSA 9
- $233
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $338 | +$103 | +$78.44 | −$21.56 |
| PSA 9 | $233 | −$2.12 | −$27.12 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $165 | −$70.50 | −$95.50 | −$196 |
Net = sale price − $210 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% | $259 | −$0.73 |
| 50% | $286 | +$25.66 |
| 75% | $312 | +$52.05 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $440 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $338 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $203 | −$237 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $203 | −$237 | 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 #TH-12 — FAQ
Is Lewis Hamilton #TH-12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #TH-12 brings $338 versus $210 raw — a $128 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($233) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #TH-12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #TH-12 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Paddock Pass Formula 1 Trophy Hunters) sells for about $338 versus $210 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lewis Hamilton #TH-12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $440, ahead of PSA 10 at $338. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lewis Hamilton #TH-12 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 Lewis Hamilton #TH-12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lewis Hamilton #TH-12 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $233).
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