Is Aaron Judge #H1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #H1 sells for $45.45 against $1.78 raw: a $43.67 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.78
- PSA 10
- $45.45
- PSA 9
- $15.92
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $45.45 | +$18.67 | −$6.33 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $15.92 | −$10.86 | −$35.86 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $6.42 | −$20.36 | −$45.36 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.78 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% | $23.30 | −$28.48 |
| 50% | $30.69 | −$21.09 |
| 75% | $38.07 | −$13.71 |
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.45 | −$13.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9.99 | −$49.01 | 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 Aaron Judge #H1 — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge #H1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #H1 sells for $45.45 against $1.78 raw: a $43.67 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Aaron Judge #H1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #H1 (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Holiday) sells for about $45.45 versus $1.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Judge #H1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Judge #H1 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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