Is Aaron Hernandez #96 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aaron Hernandez #96 sells for $111 against $3.73 raw: a $107 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $3.73
- PSA 10
- $111
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $111 | +$82.44 | +$57.44 | −$42.56 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$1.26 | −$23.74 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $20.04 | −$8.69 | −$33.69 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.73 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% | $50.28 | −$3.45 |
| 50% | $70.58 | +$16.85 |
| 75% | $90.88 | +$37.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $145 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $111 | −$33.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$95.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.67 | −$112 | 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 | $111 | $50.00 | $145 | $32.67 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $54.75 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.04 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.92 |
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Grading Aaron Hernandez #96 — FAQ
Is Aaron Hernandez #96 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Hernandez #96 sells for $111 against $3.73 raw: a $107 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Aaron Hernandez #96 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Hernandez #96 (Football Cards 2010 Topps) sells for about $111 versus $3.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Hernandez #96?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $145, ahead of PSA 10 at $111. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Hernandez #96 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 Aaron Hernandez #96 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Hernandez #96 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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