Is Harvey Haddix #118 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Harvey Haddix #118 sells for $2,874 against $4.10 raw: a $2,870 spread, 701× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,395) 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)
- $4.10
- PSA 10
- $2,874
- PSA 9
- $2,395
- Gem premium
- 701×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $2,874 | +$2,845 | +$2,820 | +$2,720 |
| PSA 9 | $2,395 | +$2,366 | +$2,341 | +$2,241 |
| PSA 8 | $66.74 | +$37.64 | +$12.64 | −$87.36 |
Net = sale price − $4.10 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% | $2,515 | +$2,461 |
| 50% | $2,635 | +$2,581 |
| 75% | $2,754 | +$2,700 |
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 | $3,736 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,874 | −$862 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,724 | −$2,012 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,724 | −$2,012 | 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 Harvey Haddix #118 — FAQ
Is Harvey Haddix #118 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Harvey Haddix #118 sells for $2,874 against $4.10 raw: a $2,870 spread, 701× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,395) 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 Harvey Haddix #118 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Harvey Haddix #118 (Baseball Cards 1958 Topps) sells for about $2,874 versus $4.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 701× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Harvey Haddix #118?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,736, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,874. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Harvey Haddix #118 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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