Is David Ortiz #HL-29 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 David Ortiz #HL-29 brings $69.70 versus $29.74 raw — a $39.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.74
- PSA 10
- $69.70
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $69.70 | +$14.96 | −$10.04 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | −$14.75 | −$39.75 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $29.72 | −$25.02 | −$50.02 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $29.74 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% | $47.42 | −$32.32 |
| 50% | $54.84 | −$24.89 |
| 75% | $62.27 | −$17.47 |
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 | $99.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $91.00 | −$8.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.70 | −$30.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$57.99 | 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 Ortiz #HL-29 — FAQ
Is David Ortiz #HL-29 worth grading?
A PSA 10 David Ortiz #HL-29 brings $69.70 versus $29.74 raw — a $39.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 David Ortiz #HL-29 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 David Ortiz #HL-29 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Heavy Lumber) sells for about $69.70 versus $29.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Ortiz #HL-29?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $99.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $91.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does David Ortiz #HL-29 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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