Is Hoyt Wilhelm #392 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hoyt Wilhelm #392 sells for $297,418 against $1,223 raw: a $296,196 spread, 243× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44,483) 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)
- $1,223
- PSA 10
- $297,418
- PSA 9
- $44,483
- Gem premium
- 243×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $297,418 | +$296,171 | +$296,146 | +$296,046 |
| PSA 9 | $44,483 | +$43,235 | +$43,210 | +$43,110 |
| PSA 8 | $10,250 | +$9,002 | +$8,977 | +$8,877 |
Net = sale price − $1,223 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% | $107,717 | +$106,444 |
| 50% | $170,951 | +$169,678 |
| 75% | $234,185 | +$232,912 |
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 | $386,644 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $297,418 | −$89,226 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $178,451 | −$208,193 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $178,451 | −$208,193 | 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 | $297,418 | $178,451 | $386,644 | $178,451 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $81,396 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44,483 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10,250 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5,655 |
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Grading Hoyt Wilhelm #392 — FAQ
Is Hoyt Wilhelm #392 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hoyt Wilhelm #392 sells for $297,418 against $1,223 raw: a $296,196 spread, 243× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44,483) 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 Hoyt Wilhelm #392 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hoyt Wilhelm #392 (Baseball Cards 1952 Topps) sells for about $297,418 versus $1,223 for a raw near-mint copy — a 243× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hoyt Wilhelm #392?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $386,644, ahead of PSA 10 at $297,418. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hoyt Wilhelm #392 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.
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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