Is Bryce Harper #H650 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bryce Harper #H650 sells for $2,513 against $543 raw: a $1,970 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($590) 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)
- $543
- PSA 10
- $2,513
- PSA 9
- $590
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $2,513 | +$1,945 | +$1,920 | +$1,820 |
| PSA 9 | $590 | +$22.50 | −$2.50 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $412 | −$155 | −$180 | −$280 |
Net = sale price − $543 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% | $1,071 | +$478 |
| 50% | $1,551 | +$959 |
| 75% | $2,032 | +$1,439 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $3,266 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,513 | −$754 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,508 | −$1,758 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,508 | −$1,758 | 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 | $2,513 | $1,508 | $3,266 | $1,508 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $848 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $590 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $412 |
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Grading Bryce Harper #H650 — FAQ
Is Bryce Harper #H650 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bryce Harper #H650 sells for $2,513 against $543 raw: a $1,970 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($590) 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 Bryce Harper #H650 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bryce Harper #H650 (Baseball Cards 2012 Topps Heritage) sells for about $2,513 versus $543 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bryce Harper #H650?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,266, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,513. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bryce Harper #H650 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 Bryce Harper #H650 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bryce Harper #H650 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $590).
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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