Is Hank Aaron #100 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #100 sells for $61,610 against $15.47 raw: a $61,595 spread, 3983× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,817) 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)
- $15.47
- PSA 10
- $61,610
- PSA 9
- $1,817
- Gem premium
- 3983×
- 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 | $61,610 | +$61,570 | +$61,545 | +$61,445 |
| PSA 9 | $1,817 | +$1,777 | +$1,752 | +$1,652 |
| PSA 8 | $320 | +$279 | +$254 | +$154 |
Net = sale price − $15.47 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% | $16,766 | +$16,700 |
| 50% | $31,714 | +$31,648 |
| 75% | $46,662 | +$46,596 |
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 | $80,093 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61,610 | −$18,483 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36,966 | −$43,127 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36,966 | −$43,127 | 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 | $61,610 | $36,966 | $80,093 | $36,966 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,856 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $1,817 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $320 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $153 |
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Grading Hank Aaron #100 — FAQ
Is Hank Aaron #100 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #100 sells for $61,610 against $15.47 raw: a $61,595 spread, 3983× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,817) 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 #100 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #100 (Baseball Cards 1973 Topps) sells for about $61,610 versus $15.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3983× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hank Aaron #100?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $80,093, ahead of PSA 10 at $61,610. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hank Aaron #100 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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