Is Herman Edwards #377 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 34× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Herman Edwards #377 sells for $50.30 against $1.50 raw: a $48.80 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.09) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $50.30
- PSA 9
- $18.09
- Gem premium
- 34×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $50.30 | +$23.80 | −$1.20 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $18.09 | −$8.41 | −$33.41 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $4.79 | −$21.71 | −$46.71 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $26.14 | −$25.36 |
| 50% | $34.20 | −$17.30 |
| 75% | $42.25 | −$9.25 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.30 | −$14.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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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Grading Herman Edwards #377 — FAQ
Is Herman Edwards #377 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Herman Edwards #377 sells for $50.30 against $1.50 raw: a $48.80 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.09) 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 Herman Edwards #377 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Herman Edwards #377 (Football Cards 1980 Topps) sells for about $50.30 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Herman Edwards #377?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Herman Edwards #377 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.
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