Is Hack Wilson #211 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hack Wilson #211 sells for $158,540 against $392 raw: a $158,148 spread, 404× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($23,585) 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)
- $392
- PSA 10
- $158,540
- PSA 9
- $23,585
- Gem premium
- 404×
- As of
- Nov 1, 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 | $158,540 | +$158,123 | +$158,098 | +$157,998 |
| PSA 9 | $23,585 | +$23,168 | +$23,143 | +$23,043 |
| PSA 8 | $18,294 | +$17,877 | +$17,852 | +$17,752 |
Net = sale price − $392 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% | $57,324 | +$56,882 |
| 50% | $91,063 | +$90,621 |
| 75% | $124,801 | +$124,359 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $206,102 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $158,540 | −$47,562 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95,124 | −$110,978 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63,416 | −$142,686 | 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 Hack Wilson #211 — FAQ
Is Hack Wilson #211 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hack Wilson #211 sells for $158,540 against $392 raw: a $158,148 spread, 404× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($23,585) 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 Hack Wilson #211 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hack Wilson #211 (Baseball Cards 1933 Goudey) sells for about $158,540 versus $392 for a raw near-mint copy — a 404× premium as of Nov 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hack Wilson #211?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $206,102, ahead of PSA 10 at $158,540. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hack Wilson #211 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.
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