Is Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 sells for $73.75 against $1.35 raw: a $72.40 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.00) 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)
- $1.35
- PSA 10
- $73.75
- PSA 9
- $29.00
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $73.75 | +$47.40 | +$22.40 | −$77.60 |
| PSA 9 | $29.00 | +$2.65 | −$22.35 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | −$0.35 | −$25.35 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $1.35 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% | $40.19 | −$11.16 |
| 50% | $51.38 | +$0.02 |
| 75% | $62.56 | +$11.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $96.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.75 | −$22.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 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 Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 — FAQ
Is Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 sells for $73.75 against $1.35 raw: a $72.40 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.00) 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 Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Generation Now) sells for about $73.75 versus $1.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $96.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 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 Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hugo Gonzalez [Holo Foil] #GN-28 breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.00).
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