Is Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 sells for $86.64 against $12.50 raw: a $74.14 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.50
- PSA 10
- $86.64
- PSA 9
- $29.64
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $86.64 | +$49.14 | +$24.14 | −$75.86 |
| PSA 9 | $29.64 | −$7.86 | −$32.86 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $16.28 | −$21.22 | −$46.22 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $12.50 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% | $43.89 | −$18.61 |
| 50% | $58.14 | −$4.36 |
| 75% | $72.39 | +$9.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.64 | −$26.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 — FAQ
Is Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 sells for $86.64 against $12.50 raw: a $74.14 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 (Racing Cards 2026 Panini Donruss NASCAR) sells for about $86.64 versus $12.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 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 Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Connor Hall [Optic Signature] #99 breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.64).
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