Is Wayne Hillman #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wayne Hillman #38 sells for $2,005 against $6.25 raw: a $1,999 spread, 321× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($460) 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)
- $6.25
- PSA 10
- $2,005
- PSA 9
- $460
- Gem premium
- 321×
- 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 | $2,005 | +$1,974 | +$1,949 | +$1,849 |
| PSA 9 | $460 | +$429 | +$404 | +$304 |
| PSA 8 | $367 | +$335 | +$310 | +$210 |
Net = sale price − $6.25 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% | $846 | +$790 |
| 50% | $1,232 | +$1,176 |
| 75% | $1,619 | +$1,563 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $2,607 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,005 | −$602 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,203 | −$1,404 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,203 | −$1,404 | 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 | $2,005 | $1,203 | $2,607 | $1,203 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $554 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $460 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $367 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $76.00 |
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Grading Wayne Hillman #38 — FAQ
Is Wayne Hillman #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wayne Hillman #38 sells for $2,005 against $6.25 raw: a $1,999 spread, 321× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($460) 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 Wayne Hillman #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wayne Hillman #38 (Hockey Cards 1961 Topps) sells for about $2,005 versus $6.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 321× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wayne Hillman #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,607, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,005. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wayne Hillman #38 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.
Is your hockey 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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