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Is Hines Ward [Blue] #103B worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hines Ward [Blue] #103B sells for $147 against $5.00 raw: a $142 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.39) 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)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $48.39
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $147 | +$117 | +$92.18 | −$7.82 |
| PSA 9 | $48.39 | +$18.39 | −$6.61 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $30.13 | +$0.13 | −$24.87 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $73.09 | +$18.09 |
| 50% | $97.78 | +$42.78 |
| 75% | $122 | +$67.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $191 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $147 | −$43.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.00 | −$103 | 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 Hines Ward [Blue] #103B — FAQ
Is Hines Ward [Blue] #103B worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hines Ward [Blue] #103B sells for $147 against $5.00 raw: a $142 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.39) 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 Hines Ward [Blue] #103B worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hines Ward [Blue] #103B (Football Cards 1998 Fleer Brilliants) sells for about $147 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hines Ward [Blue] #103B?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $191, ahead of PSA 10 at $147. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hines Ward [Blue] #103B 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 Hines Ward [Blue] #103B break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hines Ward [Blue] #103B breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.39).
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