Is Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB sells for $232 against $56.63 raw: a $176 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.29) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $56.63
- PSA 10
- $232
- PSA 9
- $90.29
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $232 | +$151 | +$126 | +$25.60 |
| PSA 9 | $90.29 | +$8.66 | −$16.34 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $53.65 | −$27.98 | −$52.98 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $56.63 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% | $126 | +$19.15 |
| 50% | $161 | +$54.63 |
| 75% | $197 | +$90.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $302 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $232 | −$69.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $139 | −$163 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $139 | −$163 | 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 Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB — FAQ
Is Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB sells for $232 against $56.63 raw: a $176 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($90.29) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps 1990 Chrome Autograph) sells for about $232 versus $56.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $302, ahead of PSA 10 at $232. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB 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 Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hayden Birdsong #90CA-HB breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $90.29).
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