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Is Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 sells for $52.54 against $1.72 raw: a $50.82 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.72
- PSA 10
- $52.54
- PSA 9
- $17.25
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $52.54 | +$25.82 | +$0.82 | −$99.18 |
| PSA 9 | $17.25 | −$9.47 | −$34.47 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $5.80 | −$20.92 | −$45.92 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.72 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% | $26.07 | −$25.65 |
| 50% | $34.89 | −$16.83 |
| 75% | $43.72 | −$8.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 98%. 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 | $68.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.54 | −$15.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 — FAQ
Is Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 sells for $52.54 against $1.72 raw: a $50.82 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Allen and Ginter) sells for about $52.54 versus $1.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $68.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $52.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 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 Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hank Aaron [Refractor Chrome Variation] #13 breaks even when it gems about 98% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.25).
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