Is Von Hayes #40T worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Von Hayes #40T sells for $88.49 against $1.49 raw: a $87.00 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $1.49
- PSA 10
- $88.49
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 59×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $88.49 | +$62.00 | +$37.00 | −$63.00 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$13.50 | −$11.50 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $13.20 | −$13.29 | −$38.29 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $52.11 | +$0.62 |
| 50% | $64.24 | +$12.75 |
| 75% | $76.36 | +$24.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $115 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $88.49 | −$26.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $88.49 | $53.00 | $115 | $53.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $53.56 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.20 |
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Grading Von Hayes #40T — FAQ
Is Von Hayes #40T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Von Hayes #40T sells for $88.49 against $1.49 raw: a $87.00 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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 Von Hayes #40T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Von Hayes #40T (Baseball Cards 1983 Topps Traded) sells for about $88.49 versus $1.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Von Hayes #40T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $115, ahead of PSA 10 at $88.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Von Hayes #40T 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.
What gem rate makes grading Von Hayes #40T break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Von Hayes #40T breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.99).
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