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Is Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6 brings $450 versus $223 raw — a $227 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($215) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $223
- PSA 10
- $450
- PSA 9
- $215
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $450 | +$202 | +$177 | +$77.47 |
| PSA 9 | $215 | −$32.53 | −$57.53 | −$158 |
| PSA 8 | $195 | −$52.12 | −$77.12 | −$177 |
Net = sale price − $223 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% | $274 | +$1.22 |
| 50% | $333 | +$59.97 |
| 75% | $391 | +$119 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $585 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $450 | −$135 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $270 | −$315 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $270 | −$315 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $450 | $270 | $585 | $270 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $441 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $215 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $195 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6 — FAQ
Is Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6 brings $450 versus $223 raw — a $227 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($215) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Helmet Collection) sells for about $450 versus $223 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $585, ahead of PSA 10 at $450. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-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.
What gem rate makes grading Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lewis Hamilton [Logofractor] #HC-6 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $215).
Is your racing card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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