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Is the 2024 Topps Chrome Helix Mike Trout #HX-2 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-10-24 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$269.57
PSA 9 value
$253.00
PSA 10 value
$374.46
PSA 10 gem rate
0%
Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $58 after costs.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $269.57 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $21.57 |
| Grading fee (priority tier) | $80.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $376.14 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | −$57.84 (-15%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$161.09 |
Assumptions: $80 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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