Is Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL sells for $99.93 against $18.99 raw: a $80.94 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.91) 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)
- $18.99
- PSA 10
- $99.93
- PSA 9
- $50.91
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $99.93 | +$55.94 | +$30.94 | −$69.06 |
| PSA 9 | $50.91 | +$6.92 | −$18.08 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $21.27 | −$22.72 | −$47.72 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $18.99 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% | $63.16 | −$5.83 |
| 50% | $75.42 | +$6.43 |
| 75% | $87.68 | +$18.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.93 | −$30.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL — FAQ
Is Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL sells for $99.93 against $18.99 raw: a $80.94 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.91) 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 Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Heritage Real One Autograph) sells for about $99.93 versus $18.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL 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 Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sparky Lyle #76RO-SL breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.91).
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