Is Herschel Walker #314 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 45× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Herschel Walker #314 sells for $41.07 against $0.91 raw: a $40.16 spread, 45× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.91
- PSA 10
- $41.07
- PSA 9
- $9.95
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 | $41.07 | +$15.16 | −$9.84 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $9.95 | −$15.96 | −$40.96 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.91 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% | $17.73 | −$33.18 |
| 50% | $25.51 | −$25.40 |
| 75% | $33.29 | −$17.62 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.07 | −$11.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 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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Grading Herschel Walker #314 — FAQ
Is Herschel Walker #314 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Herschel Walker #314 sells for $41.07 against $0.91 raw: a $40.16 spread, 45× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Herschel Walker #314 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Herschel Walker #314 (Football Cards 1991 Bowman) sells for about $41.07 versus $0.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 45× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Herschel Walker #314?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Herschel Walker #314 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.
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