Is Henry 'Hank' Aaron #128 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Henry 'Hank' Aaron #128 sells for $445,300 against $1,428 raw: a $443,872 spread, 312× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($371,084) 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)
- $1,428
- PSA 10
- $445,300
- PSA 9
- $371,084
- Gem premium
- 312×
- 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 | $445,300 | +$443,847 | +$443,822 | +$443,722 |
| PSA 9 | $371,084 | +$369,630 | +$369,605 | +$369,505 |
| PSA 8 | $37,801 | +$36,347 | +$36,322 | +$36,222 |
Net = sale price − $1,428 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% | $389,638 | +$388,159 |
| 50% | $408,192 | +$406,713 |
| 75% | $426,746 | +$425,268 |
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 | $578,890 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $445,300 | −$133,590 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $267,180 | −$311,710 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $267,180 | −$311,710 | 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 | $445,300 | $267,180 | $578,890 | $267,180 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $408,192 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $371,084 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $37,801 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16,206 |
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Grading Henry 'Hank' Aaron #128 — FAQ
Is Henry 'Hank' Aaron #128 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Henry 'Hank' Aaron #128 sells for $445,300 against $1,428 raw: a $443,872 spread, 312× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($371,084) 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 Henry 'Hank' Aaron #128 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Henry 'Hank' Aaron #128 (Baseball Cards 1954 Topps) sells for about $445,300 versus $1,428 for a raw near-mint copy — a 312× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Henry 'Hank' Aaron #128?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $578,890, ahead of PSA 10 at $445,300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Henry 'Hank' Aaron #128 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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