Is Herschel Walker #197 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 58× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Herschel Walker #197 sells for $73.80 against $1.27 raw: a $72.53 spread, 58× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.50) 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)
- $1.27
- PSA 10
- $73.80
- PSA 9
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $73.80 | +$47.53 | +$22.53 | −$77.47 |
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | −$15.77 | −$40.77 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $8.99 | −$17.28 | −$42.28 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.27 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% | $26.32 | −$24.95 |
| 50% | $42.15 | −$9.12 |
| 75% | $57.97 | +$6.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 64%. 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 | $96.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.80 | −$22.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 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 | $73.80 | $44.00 | $96.00 | $44.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.80 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
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Grading Herschel Walker #197 — FAQ
Is Herschel Walker #197 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Herschel Walker #197 sells for $73.80 against $1.27 raw: a $72.53 spread, 58× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.50) 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 Herschel Walker #197 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Herschel Walker #197 (Football Cards 1990 Pro Set) sells for about $73.80 versus $1.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Herschel Walker #197?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $96.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Herschel Walker #197 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 Herschel Walker #197 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Herschel Walker #197 breaks even when it gems about 64% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10.50).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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