Is CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB brings $303 versus $150 raw — a $153 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- PSA 10
- $303
- PSA 9
- $158
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $303 | +$128 | +$103 | +$3.00 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | −$17.50 | −$42.50 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $142 | −$32.51 | −$57.51 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $194 | −$6.13 |
| 50% | $230 | +$30.25 |
| 75% | $267 | +$66.63 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $394 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $303 | −$91.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $182 | −$212 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $178 | −$217 | 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 | $303 | $182 | $394 | $178 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $288 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $158 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $142 |
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Grading CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB — FAQ
Is CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB worth grading?
A PSA 10 CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB brings $303 versus $150 raw — a $153 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB (Football Cards 2024 Panini Absolute Explosive) sells for about $303 versus $150 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $394, ahead of PSA 10 at $303. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB 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 CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CeeDee Lamb #EX-CLB breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $158).
Is your football 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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