Is Devin Hester #334 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Devin Hester #334 sells for $108 against $2.86 raw: a $105 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.53) 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)
- $2.86
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $29.53
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $108 | +$80.19 | +$55.19 | −$44.81 |
| PSA 9 | $29.53 | +$1.67 | −$23.33 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $15.25 | −$12.61 | −$37.61 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.86 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% | $49.16 | −$3.70 |
| 50% | $68.79 | +$15.93 |
| 75% | $88.42 | +$35.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$31.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.95 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.29 | −$124 | 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 | $108 | $16.29 | $140 | $34.95 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.53 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.00 |
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Grading Devin Hester #334 — FAQ
Is Devin Hester #334 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Devin Hester #334 sells for $108 against $2.86 raw: a $105 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.53) 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 Devin Hester #334 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Devin Hester #334 (Football Cards 2006 Topps) sells for about $108 versus $2.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Devin Hester #334?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Devin Hester #334 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 Devin Hester #334 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Devin Hester #334 breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.53).
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