Is Glen Ray Hines #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Glen Ray Hines #27 sells for $399 against $10.73 raw: a $388 spread, 37× 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)
- $10.73
- PSA 10
- $399
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $399 | +$363 | +$338 | +$238 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$14.27 | −$10.73 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | +$4.27 | −$20.73 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $10.73 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% | $137 | +$76.52 |
| 50% | $225 | +$164 |
| 75% | $312 | +$251 |
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 | $519 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $399 | −$120 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $239 | −$280 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $239 | −$280 | 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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Grading Glen Ray Hines #27 — FAQ
Is Glen Ray Hines #27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Glen Ray Hines #27 sells for $399 against $10.73 raw: a $388 spread, 37× 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 Glen Ray Hines #27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Glen Ray Hines #27 (Football Cards 1971 Kellogg's) sells for about $399 versus $10.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Glen Ray Hines #27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $519, ahead of PSA 10 at $399. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Glen Ray Hines #27 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 Glen Ray Hines #27 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Glen Ray Hines #27 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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