Is Hideo Nomo #556 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hideo Nomo #556 sells for $67.46 against $1.19 raw: a $66.27 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $1.19
- PSA 10
- $67.46
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $67.46 | +$41.27 | +$16.27 | −$83.73 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$3.81 | −$21.19 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $8.29 | −$17.90 | −$42.90 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.19 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% | $39.36 | −$11.83 |
| 50% | $48.73 | −$2.46 |
| 75% | $58.09 | +$6.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. 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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $67.46 | −$20.54 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$48.00 | 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 | $67.46 | $40.00 | $88.00 | $40.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.18 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.29 |
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Grading Hideo Nomo #556 — FAQ
Is Hideo Nomo #556 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hideo Nomo #556 sells for $67.46 against $1.19 raw: a $66.27 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Hideo Nomo #556 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hideo Nomo #556 (Baseball Cards 1995 Stadium Club) sells for about $67.46 versus $1.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hideo Nomo #556?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $67.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hideo Nomo #556 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 Hideo Nomo #556 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hideo Nomo #556 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.00).
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