Is David Hamilton #BSA-DH worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 David Hamilton #BSA-DH brings $44.98 versus $10.57 raw — a $34.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.57
- PSA 10
- $44.98
- PSA 9
- $16.75
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $44.98 | +$9.41 | −$15.59 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $16.75 | −$18.82 | −$43.82 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $9.27 | −$26.30 | −$51.30 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $10.57 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% | $23.81 | −$36.76 |
| 50% | $30.86 | −$29.71 |
| 75% | $37.92 | −$22.65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $58.00 | −$2.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.98 | −$15.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 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 David Hamilton #BSA-DH — FAQ
Is David Hamilton #BSA-DH worth grading?
A PSA 10 David Hamilton #BSA-DH brings $44.98 versus $10.57 raw — a $34.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 David Hamilton #BSA-DH worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 David Hamilton #BSA-DH (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Baseball Stars Autograph) sells for about $44.98 versus $10.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Hamilton #BSA-DH?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $58.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does David Hamilton #BSA-DH need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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