Is Hal Newhouser #228 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hal Newhouser #228 sells for $24,258 against $81.46 raw: a $24,176 spread, 298× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,635) 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)
- $81.46
- PSA 10
- $24,258
- PSA 9
- $3,635
- Gem premium
- 298×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $24,258 | +$24,151 | +$24,126 | +$24,026 |
| PSA 9 | $3,635 | +$3,529 | +$3,504 | +$3,404 |
| PSA 8 | $1,884 | +$1,778 | +$1,753 | +$1,653 |
Net = sale price − $81.46 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% | $8,791 | +$8,659 |
| 50% | $13,946 | +$13,815 |
| 75% | $19,102 | +$18,971 |
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 | $31,535 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $24,258 | −$7,277 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14,555 | −$16,980 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14,555 | −$16,980 | 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 | $24,258 | $14,555 | $31,535 | $14,555 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $6,645 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $3,635 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,884 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $999 |
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Grading Hal Newhouser #228 — FAQ
Is Hal Newhouser #228 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hal Newhouser #228 sells for $24,258 against $81.46 raw: a $24,176 spread, 298× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,635) 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 Hal Newhouser #228 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hal Newhouser #228 (Baseball Cards 1953 Topps) sells for about $24,258 versus $81.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 298× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hal Newhouser #228?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $31,535, ahead of PSA 10 at $24,258. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hal Newhouser #228 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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