Is Bart Starr #18 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Bart Starr #18 sells for $2,900 against $157 raw: a $2,743 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $157
- Grade 8
- $2,900
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 — Grade 8 | $2,900 | +$2,718 | +$2,693 | +$2,593 |
| PSA 8 | $2,900 | +$2,718 | +$2,693 | +$2,593 |
Net = sale price − $157 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $2,900 |
| 7 | $1,575 |
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Grading Bart Starr #18 — FAQ
Is Bart Starr #18 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Bart Starr #18 sells for $2,900 against $157 raw: a $2,743 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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