Is Bryce Harper #196 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bryce Harper #196 sells for $283 against $30.85 raw: a $252 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.50) 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)
- $30.85
- PSA 10
- $283
- PSA 9
- $56.50
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $283 | +$227 | +$202 | +$102 |
| PSA 9 | $56.50 | +$0.65 | −$24.35 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $47.50 | −$8.35 | −$33.35 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $30.85 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% | $113 | +$32.34 |
| 50% | $170 | +$89.03 |
| 75% | $227 | +$146 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $368 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $283 | −$84.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | −$168 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $170 | −$198 | 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 | $283 | $200 | $368 | $170 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $79.99 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $56.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $47.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Bryce Harper #196 — FAQ
Is Bryce Harper #196 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bryce Harper #196 sells for $283 against $30.85 raw: a $252 spread, 9.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.50) 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 Bryce Harper #196 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bryce Harper #196 (Baseball Cards 2012 Topps Chrome) sells for about $283 versus $30.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bryce Harper #196?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $368, ahead of PSA 10 at $283. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bryce Harper #196 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 Bryce Harper #196 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bryce Harper #196 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.50).
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