Is Max Scherzer #UH280 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Max Scherzer #UH280 sells for $196 against $32.06 raw: a $164 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.99) 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)
- $32.06
- PSA 10
- $196
- PSA 9
- $69.99
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 | $196 | +$139 | +$114 | +$13.94 |
| PSA 9 | $69.99 | +$12.93 | −$12.07 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $40.45 | −$16.61 | −$41.61 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $32.06 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% | $101 | +$19.43 |
| 50% | $133 | +$50.94 |
| 75% | $164 | +$82.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $725 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $196 | −$529 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$607 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$611 | 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 Max Scherzer #UH280 — FAQ
Is Max Scherzer #UH280 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Scherzer #UH280 sells for $196 against $32.06 raw: a $164 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.99) 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 Max Scherzer #UH280 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Scherzer #UH280 (Baseball Cards 2008 Topps Update & Highlights) sells for about $196 versus $32.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Scherzer #UH280?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $725, ahead of PSA 10 at $196. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Scherzer #UH280 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 Max Scherzer #UH280 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Max Scherzer #UH280 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $69.99).
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