Is Rickey Henderson #108 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rickey Henderson #108 sells for $167 against $1.59 raw: a $165 spread, 105× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.38) 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)
- $1.59
- PSA 10
- $167
- PSA 9
- $30.38
- Gem premium
- 105×
- 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 | $167 | +$140 | +$115 | +$14.91 |
| PSA 9 | $30.38 | +$3.79 | −$21.21 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$14.09 | −$39.09 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.59 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% | $64.41 | +$12.82 |
| 50% | $98.44 | +$46.85 |
| 75% | $132 | +$80.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $216 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $167 | −$49.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$116 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $100 | −$116 | 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 | $167 | $100 | $216 | $100 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $46.12 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.38 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.14 |
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Grading Rickey Henderson #108 — FAQ
Is Rickey Henderson #108 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rickey Henderson #108 sells for $167 against $1.59 raw: a $165 spread, 105× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.38) 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 Rickey Henderson #108 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rickey Henderson #108 (Baseball Cards 1986 Fleer) sells for about $167 versus $1.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 105× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rickey Henderson #108?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $216, ahead of PSA 10 at $167. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rickey Henderson #108 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 Rickey Henderson #108 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rickey Henderson #108 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.38).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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