Is Gerrit Cole #HX-5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gerrit Cole #HX-5 brings $150 versus $79.99 raw — a $70.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $79.99
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $150 | +$45.01 | +$20.01 | −$79.99 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | −$4.99 | −$29.99 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $72.08 | −$32.91 | −$57.91 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $79.99 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% | $113 | −$17.49 |
| 50% | $125 | −$4.99 |
| 75% | $138 | +$7.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 Gerrit Cole #HX-5 — FAQ
Is Gerrit Cole #HX-5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gerrit Cole #HX-5 brings $150 versus $79.99 raw — a $70.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gerrit Cole #HX-5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gerrit Cole #HX-5 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Helix) sells for about $150 versus $79.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gerrit Cole #HX-5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gerrit Cole #HX-5 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 Gerrit Cole #HX-5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gerrit Cole #HX-5 breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
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