Is Hoyt Wilhelm #510 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Hoyt Wilhelm #510 sells for $4,680 against $5.00 raw: a $4,675 spread, 936× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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)
- $5.00
- CGC 10
- $4,680
- PSA 9
- $175
- Gem premium
- 936×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $4,680 | +$4,650 | +$4,625 | +$4,525 |
| PSA 9 | $175 | +$145 | +$120 | +$20.00 |
| PSA 8 | $66.25 | +$36.25 | +$11.25 | −$88.75 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $1,301 | +$1,246 |
| 50% | $2,428 | +$2,373 |
| 75% | $3,554 | +$3,499 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $4,680 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,680 | best | 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 Hoyt Wilhelm #510 — FAQ
Is Hoyt Wilhelm #510 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Hoyt Wilhelm #510 sells for $4,680 against $5.00 raw: a $4,675 spread, 936× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($175) 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.
Which grading company is best for Hoyt Wilhelm #510?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $4,680, ahead of SGC 10 at $4,680. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hoyt Wilhelm #510 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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