Is Hank Aaron #400 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #400 sells for $16,560 against $24.94 raw: a $16,535 spread, 664× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,800) 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)
- $24.94
- PSA 10
- $16,560
- PSA 9
- $13,800
- Gem premium
- 664×
- 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 | $16,560 | +$16,510 | +$16,485 | +$16,385 |
| PSA 9 | $13,800 | +$13,750 | +$13,725 | +$13,625 |
| PSA 8 | $1,135 | +$1,085 | +$1,060 | +$960 |
Net = sale price − $24.94 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% | $14,490 | +$14,415 |
| 50% | $15,180 | +$15,105 |
| 75% | $15,870 | +$15,795 |
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 | $21,528 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $16,560 | −$4,968 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9,936 | −$11,592 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9,936 | −$11,592 | 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 | $16,560 | $9,936 | $21,528 | $9,936 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15,180 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13,800 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,135 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $347 |
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Grading Hank Aaron #400 — FAQ
Is Hank Aaron #400 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #400 sells for $16,560 against $24.94 raw: a $16,535 spread, 664× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,800) 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 #400 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #400 (Baseball Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $16,560 versus $24.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 664× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hank Aaron #400?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $21,528, ahead of PSA 10 at $16,560. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hank Aaron #400 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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