Is Jose Altuve #HOC-14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jose Altuve #HOC-14 sells for $102 against $2.23 raw: a $99.99 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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)
- $2.23
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $102 | +$74.99 | +$49.99 | −$50.01 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | +$5.77 | −$19.23 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $11.16 | −$16.07 | −$41.07 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.23 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% | $50.30 | −$1.92 |
| 50% | $67.61 | +$15.38 |
| 75% | $84.91 | +$32.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $102 | −$30.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.65 | −$113 | 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 Jose Altuve #HOC-14 — FAQ
Is Jose Altuve #HOC-14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jose Altuve #HOC-14 sells for $102 against $2.23 raw: a $99.99 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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 Jose Altuve #HOC-14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jose Altuve #HOC-14 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome Heart of the City) sells for about $102 versus $2.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jose Altuve #HOC-14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jose Altuve #HOC-14 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 Jose Altuve #HOC-14 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jose Altuve #HOC-14 breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.00).
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