Is Solly Hemus #196 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Solly Hemus #196 sells for $12,444 against $10.50 raw: a $12,434 spread, 1185× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,370) 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)
- $10.50
- PSA 10
- $12,444
- PSA 9
- $10,370
- Gem premium
- 1185×
- 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 | $12,444 | +$12,409 | +$12,384 | +$12,284 |
| PSA 9 | $10,370 | +$10,335 | +$10,310 | +$10,210 |
| PSA 8 | $480 | +$445 | +$420 | +$320 |
Net = sale price − $10.50 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% | $10,889 | +$10,828 |
| 50% | $11,407 | +$11,347 |
| 75% | $11,926 | +$11,865 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $12,444 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7,466 | −$4,978 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,466 | −$4,978 | 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 Solly Hemus #196 — FAQ
Is Solly Hemus #196 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Solly Hemus #196 sells for $12,444 against $10.50 raw: a $12,434 spread, 1185× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,370) 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 Solly Hemus #196 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Solly Hemus #196 (Baseball Cards 1952 Topps) sells for about $12,444 versus $10.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1185× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Solly Hemus #196?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $12,444, ahead of CGC 10 at $7,466. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Solly Hemus #196 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.
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