Is Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31 brings $35.02 versus $5.42 raw — a $29.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.42
- PSA 10
- $35.02
- PSA 9
- $20.36
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $35.02 | +$4.60 | −$20.40 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $20.36 | −$10.06 | −$35.06 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $10.73 | −$19.69 | −$44.69 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $5.42 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% | $24.02 | −$31.40 |
| 50% | $27.69 | −$27.73 |
| 75% | $31.36 | −$24.06 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $35.02 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $34.57 | −$0.45 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $23.50 | −$11.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.01 | −$18.01 | 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 | $35.02 | $17.01 | $34.57 | $23.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $20.36 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.73 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31 — FAQ
Is Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31 brings $35.02 versus $5.42 raw — a $29.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Chrome Update) sells for about $35.02 versus $5.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.02, ahead of BGS 10 at $34.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ronald Acuna Jr. #HMT31 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
Is your baseball 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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