Is Mike Hargrove [Hand Cut] #106 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Hargrove [Hand Cut] #106 sells for $51.05 against $2.00 raw: a $49.05 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.04) 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)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $51.05
- PSA 9
- $41.04
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $51.05 | +$24.05 | −$0.95 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $41.04 | +$14.04 | −$10.96 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$17.00 | −$42.00 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $43.54 | −$8.46 |
| 50% | $46.05 | −$5.95 |
| 75% | $48.55 | −$3.45 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.05 | −$14.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Mike Hargrove [Hand Cut] #106 — FAQ
Is Mike Hargrove [Hand Cut] #106 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Hargrove [Hand Cut] #106 sells for $51.05 against $2.00 raw: a $49.05 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.04) 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 Mike Hargrove [Hand Cut] #106 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Hargrove [Hand Cut] #106 (Baseball Cards 1975 Hostess) sells for about $51.05 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Hargrove [Hand Cut] #106?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Hargrove [Hand Cut] #106 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.
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