Is Hunter Brown #78 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hunter Brown #78 brings $38.34 versus $3.76 raw — a $34.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.76
- PSA 10
- $38.34
- PSA 9
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 10×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $38.34 | +$9.58 | −$15.42 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | −$3.77 | −$28.77 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $8.24 | −$20.52 | −$45.52 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.76 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% | $28.33 | −$25.43 |
| 50% | $31.66 | −$22.09 |
| 75% | $35.00 | −$18.76 |
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 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.34 | −$11.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$27.00 | 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 Hunter Brown #78 — FAQ
Is Hunter Brown #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hunter Brown #78 brings $38.34 versus $3.76 raw — a $34.58 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hunter Brown #78 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hunter Brown #78 (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps X Bob Ross The Joy Of) sells for about $38.34 versus $3.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hunter Brown #78?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.34. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hunter Brown #78 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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