Is Lewis Hamilton #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #38 sells for $61.11 against $6.00 raw: a $55.11 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.35) 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)
- $6.00
- PSA 10
- $61.11
- PSA 9
- $32.35
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $61.11 | +$30.11 | +$5.11 | −$94.89 |
| PSA 9 | $32.35 | +$1.35 | −$23.65 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$21.01 | −$46.01 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.00 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% | $39.54 | −$16.46 |
| 50% | $46.73 | −$9.27 |
| 75% | $53.92 | −$2.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 82%. 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 | $76.97 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.11 | −$15.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$39.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.99 | −$66.98 | 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 #38 — FAQ
Is Lewis Hamilton #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #38 sells for $61.11 against $6.00 raw: a $55.11 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.35) 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 #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lewis Hamilton #38 (Racing Cards 2024 Topps Now Formula 1) sells for about $61.11 versus $6.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lewis Hamilton #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.97, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lewis Hamilton #38 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 #38 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lewis Hamilton #38 breaks even when it gems about 82% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.35).
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