Is Harmon Killebrew #HK worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Harmon Killebrew #HK sells for $903 against $41.17 raw: a $862 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.11) 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)
- $41.17
- PSA 10
- $903
- PSA 9
- $74.11
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $903 | +$837 | +$812 | +$712 |
| PSA 9 | $74.11 | +$7.94 | −$17.06 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $42.02 | −$24.15 | −$49.15 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $41.17 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% | $281 | +$190 |
| 50% | $489 | +$397 |
| 75% | $696 | +$605 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,174 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $903 | −$271 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $542 | −$632 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $542 | −$632 | 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 Harmon Killebrew #HK — FAQ
Is Harmon Killebrew #HK worth grading?
A PSA 10 Harmon Killebrew #HK sells for $903 against $41.17 raw: a $862 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.11) 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 Harmon Killebrew #HK worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Harmon Killebrew #HK (Baseball Cards 1999 Upper Deck Century Legends Epic Signatures) sells for about $903 versus $41.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Harmon Killebrew #HK?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,174, ahead of PSA 10 at $903. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Harmon Killebrew #HK 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 Harmon Killebrew #HK break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Harmon Killebrew #HK breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $74.11).
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