Is Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM sells for $191 against $24.00 raw: a $167 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.03) 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)
- $24.00
- PSA 10
- $191
- PSA 9
- $52.03
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $191 | +$142 | +$117 | +$16.72 |
| PSA 9 | $52.03 | +$3.03 | −$21.97 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $32.13 | −$16.87 | −$41.87 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $24.00 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% | $86.70 | +$12.70 |
| 50% | $121 | +$47.38 |
| 75% | $156 | +$82.05 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $248 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $191 | −$57.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $114 | −$134 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$134 | 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 Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM — FAQ
Is Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM sells for $191 against $24.00 raw: a $167 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.03) 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 Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM (Football Cards 2008 Press Pass Legends Saturday Signatures) sells for about $191 versus $24.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $248, ahead of PSA 10 at $191. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM 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 Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hugh McElhenny #SS-HM breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.03).
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