Is Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 sells for $199 against $3.03 raw: a $196 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.91) 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)
- $3.03
- PSA 10
- $199
- PSA 9
- $37.91
- Gem premium
- 66×
- 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 | $199 | +$171 | +$146 | +$45.82 |
| PSA 9 | $37.91 | +$9.88 | −$15.12 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $7.32 | −$20.71 | −$45.71 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.03 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% | $78.14 | +$25.11 |
| 50% | $118 | +$65.35 |
| 75% | $159 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $259 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $199 | −$60.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $119 | −$140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $119 | −$140 | 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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Grading Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 — FAQ
Is Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 sells for $199 against $3.03 raw: a $196 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.91) 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 Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 (Baseball Cards 2019 Topps Holiday Mega Box) sells for about $199 versus $3.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 66× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $259, ahead of PSA 10 at $199. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 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 Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fernando Tatis Jr. #HW126 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.91).
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