Is George Hendrick #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 George Hendrick #25 sells for $96.82 against $1.27 raw: a $95.55 spread, 76× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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)
- $1.27
- PSA 10
- $96.82
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 76×
- 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 | $96.82 | +$70.55 | +$45.55 | −$54.45 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$23.73 | −$1.27 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $12.99 | −$13.28 | −$38.28 | −$138 |
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% | $61.70 | +$10.43 |
| 50% | $73.41 | +$22.14 |
| 75% | $85.11 | +$33.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $126 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $96.82 | −$29.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading George Hendrick #25 — FAQ
Is George Hendrick #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 George Hendrick #25 sells for $96.82 against $1.27 raw: a $95.55 spread, 76× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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 George Hendrick #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Hendrick #25 (Baseball Cards 1983 Kellogg's) sells for about $96.82 versus $1.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 76× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Hendrick #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $126, ahead of PSA 10 at $96.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Hendrick #25 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 George Hendrick #25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting George Hendrick #25 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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