Is Lennart Karl #BU-LK worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lennart Karl #BU-LK sells for $122 against $17.87 raw: a $104 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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)
- $17.87
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $122 | +$78.75 | +$53.75 | −$46.25 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | +$2.13 | −$22.87 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $19.38 | −$23.49 | −$48.49 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $17.87 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% | $64.16 | −$3.72 |
| 50% | $83.31 | +$15.44 |
| 75% | $102 | +$34.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $158 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $122 | −$36.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.00 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $73.00 | −$85.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $122 | $73.00 | $158 | $73.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $83.10 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.38 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Lennart Karl #BU-LK — FAQ
Is Lennart Karl #BU-LK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lennart Karl #BU-LK sells for $122 against $17.87 raw: a $104 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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 Lennart Karl #BU-LK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lennart Karl #BU-LK (Soccer Cards 2024 Topps Chrome UEFA Bowman Youth League) sells for about $122 versus $17.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lennart Karl #BU-LK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $158, ahead of PSA 10 at $122. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lennart Karl #BU-LK 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 Lennart Karl #BU-LK break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lennart Karl #BU-LK breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.00).
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