Is Max Muncy #HOC-12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Max Muncy #HOC-12 sells for $77.00 against $1.80 raw: a $75.20 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.50) 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)
- $1.80
- PSA 10
- $77.00
- PSA 9
- $27.50
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $77.00 | +$50.20 | +$25.20 | −$74.80 |
| PSA 9 | $27.50 | +$0.70 | −$24.30 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $6.31 | −$20.49 | −$45.49 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.80 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% | $39.88 | −$11.92 |
| 50% | $52.25 | +$0.45 |
| 75% | $64.63 | +$12.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.95 | −$75.05 | 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 Muncy #HOC-12 — FAQ
Is Max Muncy #HOC-12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Muncy #HOC-12 sells for $77.00 against $1.80 raw: a $75.20 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.50) 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 Muncy #HOC-12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Muncy #HOC-12 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome Heart of the City) sells for about $77.00 versus $1.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Muncy #HOC-12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Muncy #HOC-12 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 Muncy #HOC-12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Max Muncy #HOC-12 breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.50).
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