Is Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 sells for $209 against $30.50 raw: a $179 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.41) 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)
- $30.50
- PSA 10
- $209
- PSA 9
- $71.41
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $209 | +$154 | +$129 | +$28.81 |
| PSA 9 | $71.41 | +$15.91 | −$9.09 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $40.10 | −$15.40 | −$40.40 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $30.50 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% | $106 | +$25.38 |
| 50% | $140 | +$59.86 |
| 75% | $175 | +$94.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $272 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $209 | −$62.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $126 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $126 | −$146 | 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 Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 — FAQ
Is Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 sells for $209 against $30.50 raw: a $179 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.41) 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 Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Series 2 Heavy Lumber) sells for about $209 versus $30.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gunnar Henderson #HL-26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $272, ahead of PSA 10 at $209. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 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 Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gunnar Henderson #HL-26 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.41).
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