Is Billy Carlson / Seth Hernandez #DA-HC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Billy Carlson / Seth Hernandez #DA-HC sells for $787 against $171 raw: a $616 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($275) 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)
- $171
- PSA 10
- $787
- PSA 9
- $275
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $787 | +$591 | +$566 | +$466 |
| PSA 9 | $275 | +$79.43 | +$54.43 | −$45.57 |
| PSA 8 | $158 | −$37.70 | −$62.70 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $171 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% | $403 | +$182 |
| 50% | $531 | +$310 |
| 75% | $659 | +$438 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,023 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $787 | −$236 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $472 | −$551 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $472 | −$551 | 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 Billy Carlson / Seth Hernandez #DA-HC — FAQ
Is Billy Carlson / Seth Hernandez #DA-HC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Billy Carlson / Seth Hernandez #DA-HC sells for $787 against $171 raw: a $616 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($275) 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 Billy Carlson / Seth Hernandez #DA-HC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Billy Carlson / Seth Hernandez #DA-HC (Baseball Cards 2025 Bowman's Best Dual Autograph) sells for about $787 versus $171 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Billy Carlson / Seth Hernandez #DA-HC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,023, ahead of PSA 10 at $787. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Billy Carlson / Seth Hernandez #DA-HC 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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