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 $19,704 against $49.00 raw: a $19,655 spread, 402× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,980) 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)
- $49.00
- PSA 10
- $19,704
- PSA 9
- $2,980
- Gem premium
- 402×
- 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 | $19,704 | +$19,630 | +$19,605 | +$19,505 |
| PSA 9 | $2,980 | +$2,906 | +$2,881 | +$2,781 |
| PSA 8 | $688 | +$614 | +$589 | +$489 |
Net = sale price − $49.00 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% | $7,161 | +$7,062 |
| 50% | $11,342 | +$11,243 |
| 75% | $15,523 | +$15,424 |
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 | $25,616 | −$14,644 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $19,704 | −$20,556 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11,823 | −$28,437 | 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 | $19,704 | $11,823 | $25,616 | $40,260 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $3,589 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $2,980 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $688 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $335 |
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Grading Hank Aaron #110 — FAQ
Is Hank Aaron #110 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #110 sells for $19,704 against $49.00 raw: a $19,655 spread, 402× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,980) 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 $19,704 versus $49.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 402× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hank Aaron #110?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $40,260, ahead of BGS 10 at $25,616. 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.
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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