Is Hank Aaron #299 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Hank Aaron #299 sells for $19,440 against $17.74 raw: a $19,422 spread, 1096× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,511) 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)
- $17.74
- CGC 10
- $19,440
- PSA 9
- $3,511
- Gem premium
- 1096×
- 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 | $19,440 | +$19,397 | +$19,372 | +$19,272 |
| PSA 9 | $3,511 | +$3,468 | +$3,443 | +$3,343 |
| PSA 8 | $600 | +$557 | +$532 | +$432 |
Net = sale price − $17.74 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% | $7,493 | +$7,425 |
| 50% | $11,475 | +$11,408 |
| 75% | $15,458 | +$15,390 |
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 | $19,440 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19,440 | 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 Hank Aaron #299 — FAQ
Is Hank Aaron #299 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Hank Aaron #299 sells for $19,440 against $17.74 raw: a $19,422 spread, 1096× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,511) 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 Hank Aaron #299?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $19,440, ahead of SGC 10 at $19,440. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hank Aaron #299 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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