Is Hank Aaron #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #22 sells for $55.69 against $1.34 raw: a $54.35 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.19) 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)
- $1.34
- PSA 10
- $55.69
- PSA 9
- $27.19
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $55.69 | +$29.35 | +$4.35 | −$95.65 |
| PSA 9 | $27.19 | +$0.85 | −$24.15 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$16.35 | −$41.35 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.34 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% | $34.31 | −$17.03 |
| 50% | $41.44 | −$9.90 |
| 75% | $48.56 | −$2.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. 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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.69 | −$16.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 | $55.69 | $33.00 | $72.00 | $33.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.22 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.19 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
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Grading Hank Aaron #22 — FAQ
Is Hank Aaron #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #22 sells for $55.69 against $1.34 raw: a $54.35 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.19) 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 #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hank Aaron #22 (Baseball Cards 2000 Topps Opening Day) sells for about $55.69 versus $1.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hank Aaron #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hank Aaron #22 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 Hank Aaron #22 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hank Aaron #22 breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.19).
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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