Is Hideo Nomo #GH14 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hideo Nomo #GH14 sells for $187 against $29.73 raw: a $158 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.73
- PSA 10
- $187
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 | $187 | +$133 | +$108 | +$7.50 |
Net = sale price − $29.73 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $243 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $187 | −$55.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $112 | −$131 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $112 | −$131 | 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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $187 | $112 | $243 | $112 |
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Grading Hideo Nomo #GH14 — FAQ
Is Hideo Nomo #GH14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hideo Nomo #GH14 sells for $187 against $29.73 raw: a $158 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Hideo Nomo #GH14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hideo Nomo #GH14 (Baseball Cards 1998 Topps Gallery of Heroes) sells for about $187 versus $29.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hideo Nomo #GH14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $243, ahead of PSA 10 at $187. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hideo Nomo #GH14 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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