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Is Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2 brings $207 versus $115 raw — a $92.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($112) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $115
- PSA 10
- $207
- PSA 9
- $112
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $207 | +$67.38 | +$42.38 | −$57.62 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | −$28.00 | −$53.00 | −$153 |
| PSA 8 | $102 | −$38.50 | −$63.50 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $115 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% | $136 | −$29.16 |
| 50% | $160 | −$5.31 |
| 75% | $184 | +$18.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $270 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $207 | −$62.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $160 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $124 | −$146 | 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 [Aqua Lava] #2 — FAQ
Is Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2 brings $207 versus $115 raw — a $92.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($112) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2 (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Chrome) sells for about $207 versus $115 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $270, ahead of PSA 10 at $207. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2 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 Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gunnar Henderson [Aqua Lava] #2 breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $112).
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