Is Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 sells for $55.45 against $3.49 raw: a $51.96 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.67) 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)
- $3.49
- PSA 10
- $55.45
- PSA 9
- $18.67
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $55.45 | +$26.96 | +$1.96 | −$98.04 |
| PSA 9 | $18.67 | −$9.82 | −$34.82 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $9.94 | −$18.55 | −$43.55 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.49 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% | $27.87 | −$25.63 |
| 50% | $37.06 | −$16.43 |
| 75% | $46.26 | −$7.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 95%. 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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.45 | −$16.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 — FAQ
Is Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 sells for $55.45 against $3.49 raw: a $51.96 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.67) 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 Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 (Ufc Cards 2026 Topps Knockout UFC) sells for about $55.45 versus $3.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alvin Hines [Gold] #42?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 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 Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alvin Hines [Gold] #42 breaks even when it gems about 95% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.67).
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