Is Hank Aaron #110 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #110 sells for $18,662 against $48.50 raw: a $18,613 spread, 385× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,822) 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)
- $48.50
- PSA 10
- $18,662
- PSA 9
- $2,822
- Gem premium
- 385×
- 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 | $18,662 | +$18,588 | +$18,563 | +$18,463 |
| PSA 9 | $2,822 | +$2,749 | +$2,724 | +$2,624 |
| PSA 8 | $912 | +$839 | +$814 | +$714 |
Net = sale price − $48.50 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% | $6,782 | +$6,684 |
| 50% | $10,742 | +$10,644 |
| 75% | $14,702 | +$14,604 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $40,260 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $24,261 | −$15,999 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $18,662 | −$21,598 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11,197 | −$29,063 | 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 Hank Aaron #110 — FAQ
Is Hank Aaron #110 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #110 sells for $18,662 against $48.50 raw: a $18,613 spread, 385× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,822) 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 Hank Aaron #110 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #110 (Baseball Cards 1968 Topps) sells for about $18,662 versus $48.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 385× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hank Aaron #110?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $40,260, ahead of BGS 10 at $24,261. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hank Aaron #110 need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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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