Is Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR sells for $136 against $30.05 raw: a $106 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($45.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.05
- PSA 10
- $136
- PSA 9
- $45.16
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $136 | +$81.29 | +$56.29 | −$43.71 |
| PSA 9 | $45.16 | −$9.89 | −$34.89 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $30.75 | −$24.30 | −$49.30 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $30.05 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% | $67.95 | −$12.09 |
| 50% | $90.75 | +$10.70 |
| 75% | $114 | +$33.49 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $177 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $136 | −$40.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $82.00 | −$95.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $82.00 | −$95.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR — FAQ
Is Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR sells for $136 against $30.05 raw: a $106 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($45.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR (Wrestling Cards 2025 Topps Chrome WWE Helix) sells for about $136 versus $30.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $177, ahead of PSA 10 at $136. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR 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 Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carmelo Hayes #HLX-CAR breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.16).
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