Is Derrick Henry #HX-29 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Derrick Henry #HX-29 brings $363 versus $203 raw — a $160 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($226) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $203
- PSA 10
- $363
- PSA 9
- $226
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $363 | +$135 | +$110 | +$9.57 |
| PSA 9 | $226 | −$1.51 | −$26.51 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $123 | −$105 | −$130 | −$230 |
Net = sale price − $203 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% | $260 | +$7.51 |
| 50% | $294 | +$41.53 |
| 75% | $328 | +$75.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $471 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $363 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $218 | −$253 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $218 | −$253 | 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 Derrick Henry #HX-29 — FAQ
Is Derrick Henry #HX-29 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derrick Henry #HX-29 brings $363 versus $203 raw — a $160 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($226) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Derrick Henry #HX-29 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derrick Henry #HX-29 (Football Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Helix) sells for about $363 versus $203 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derrick Henry #HX-29?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $471, ahead of PSA 10 at $363. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derrick Henry #HX-29 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 Derrick Henry #HX-29 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derrick Henry #HX-29 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $226).
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