Is Charles Haley #52 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Charles Haley #52 brings $36.18 versus $1.65 raw — a $34.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.65
- PSA 10
- $36.18
- PSA 9
- $13.50
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $36.18 | +$9.53 | −$15.47 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | −$13.15 | −$38.15 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.36 | −$18.29 | −$43.29 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.65 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% | $19.17 | −$32.48 |
| 50% | $24.84 | −$26.81 |
| 75% | $30.51 | −$21.14 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.18 | −$10.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 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 Charles Haley #52 — FAQ
Is Charles Haley #52 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Haley #52 brings $36.18 versus $1.65 raw — a $34.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Charles Haley #52 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Haley #52 (Football Cards 1988 Topps) sells for about $36.18 versus $1.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Haley #52?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.18. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Haley #52 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.
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