Is Orel Hershiser #371 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Orel Hershiser #371 sells for $441 against $2.82 raw: a $438 spread, 156× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $2.82
- PSA 10
- $441
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 156×
- 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 | $441 | +$413 | +$388 | +$288 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$2.17 | −$22.83 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $11.30 | −$16.52 | −$41.52 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.82 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% | $133 | +$79.87 |
| 50% | $235 | +$183 |
| 75% | $338 | +$285 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $573 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $441 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $264 | −$309 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $264 | −$309 | 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 | $441 | $264 | $573 | $264 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.50 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.30 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.05 |
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Grading Orel Hershiser #371 — FAQ
Is Orel Hershiser #371 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Orel Hershiser #371 sells for $441 against $2.82 raw: a $438 spread, 156× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Orel Hershiser #371 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Orel Hershiser #371 (Baseball Cards 1985 Fleer) sells for about $441 versus $2.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 156× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Orel Hershiser #371?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $573, ahead of PSA 10 at $441. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Orel Hershiser #371 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 Orel Hershiser #371 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Orel Hershiser #371 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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