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Is Hulk Hogan [Image Variation] #252 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hulk Hogan [Image Variation] #252 brings $103 versus $65.00 raw — a $37.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $65.00
- PSA 10
- $103
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $103 | +$12.50 | −$12.50 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | −$39.00 | −$64.00 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $65.00 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% | $63.88 | −$51.13 |
| 50% | $76.75 | −$38.25 |
| 75% | $89.63 | −$25.38 |
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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $103 | −$30.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $103 | $62.00 | $133 | $62.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $56.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hulk Hogan [Image Variation] #252 — FAQ
Is Hulk Hogan [Image Variation] #252 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hulk Hogan [Image Variation] #252 brings $103 versus $65.00 raw — a $37.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Hulk Hogan [Image Variation] #252 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hulk Hogan [Image Variation] #252 (Wrestling Cards 2025 Topps Chrome WWE) sells for about $103 versus $65.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hulk Hogan [Image Variation] #252?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hulk Hogan [Image Variation] #252 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.
Is your wrestling card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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