Is Roy Smalley [Hand Cut] #118 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 77× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Roy Smalley [Hand Cut] #118 sells for $203 against $2.64 raw: a $201 spread, 77× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.64
- PSA 10
- $203
- Gem premium
- 77×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $203 | +$176 | +$151 | +$50.85 |
Net = sale price − $2.64 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $265 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $203 | −$61.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $122 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $122 | −$143 | 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 Roy Smalley [Hand Cut] #118 — FAQ
Is Roy Smalley [Hand Cut] #118 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roy Smalley [Hand Cut] #118 sells for $203 against $2.64 raw: a $201 spread, 77× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Roy Smalley [Hand Cut] #118 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roy Smalley [Hand Cut] #118 (Baseball Cards 1978 Hostess) sells for about $203 versus $2.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 77× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roy Smalley [Hand Cut] #118?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $265, ahead of PSA 10 at $203. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roy Smalley [Hand Cut] #118 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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