Is Gunnar Henderson [Purple] #206 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson [Purple] #206 sells for $55.42 against $10.36 raw: a $45.06 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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)
- $10.36
- PSA 10
- $55.42
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $55.42 | +$20.06 | −$4.94 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | +$9.64 | −$15.36 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $24.66 | −$10.70 | −$35.70 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $10.36 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% | $47.61 | −$12.75 |
| 50% | $50.21 | −$10.15 |
| 75% | $52.81 | −$7.55 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.42 | −$16.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Gunnar Henderson [Purple] #206 — FAQ
Is Gunnar Henderson [Purple] #206 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson [Purple] #206 sells for $55.42 against $10.36 raw: a $45.06 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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 Gunnar Henderson [Purple] #206 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson [Purple] #206 (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps) sells for about $55.42 versus $10.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gunnar Henderson [Purple] #206?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.42. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gunnar Henderson [Purple] #206 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.
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