Is Carl Hubbell #234 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carl Hubbell #234 sells for $82,287 against $204 raw: a $82,083 spread, 403× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,244) 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)
- $204
- PSA 10
- $82,287
- PSA 9
- $12,244
- Gem premium
- 403×
- 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 | $82,287 | +$82,058 | +$82,033 | +$81,933 |
| PSA 9 | $12,244 | +$12,015 | +$11,990 | +$11,890 |
| PSA 8 | $4,568 | +$4,338 | +$4,313 | +$4,213 |
Net = sale price − $204 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% | $29,755 | +$29,501 |
| 50% | $47,266 | +$47,012 |
| 75% | $64,777 | +$64,522 |
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 | $106,974 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $82,287 | −$24,687 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32,915 | −$74,059 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $96.00 | −$106,878 | 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 Carl Hubbell #234 — FAQ
Is Carl Hubbell #234 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carl Hubbell #234 sells for $82,287 against $204 raw: a $82,083 spread, 403× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,244) 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 Carl Hubbell #234 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carl Hubbell #234 (Baseball Cards 1933 Goudey) sells for about $82,287 versus $204 for a raw near-mint copy — a 403× premium as of Nov 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carl Hubbell #234?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $106,974, ahead of PSA 10 at $82,287. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carl Hubbell #234 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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