Is Rushing Leaders: Walter Payton, O.J. Simpson #3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Rushing Leaders: Walter Payton, O.J. Simpson #3 sells for $3,526 against $205 raw: a $3,321 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $205
- Grade 8
- $3,526
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $3,526 | +$3,296 | +$3,271 | +$3,171 |
| PSA 8 | $3,526 | +$3,296 | +$3,271 | +$3,171 |
Net = sale price − $205 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 | $3,526 |
| 7 | $1,884 |
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Grading Rushing Leaders: Walter Payton, O.J. Simpson #3 — FAQ
Is Rushing Leaders: Walter Payton, O.J. Simpson #3 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Rushing Leaders: Walter Payton, O.J. Simpson #3 sells for $3,526 against $205 raw: a $3,321 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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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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