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Is Hank Aaron [Gray Back] #31 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 20× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Hank Aaron [Gray Back] #31 sells for $5,846 against $296 raw: a $5,550 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $296
- Grade 8
- $5,846
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $5,846 | +$5,525 | +$5,500 | +$5,400 |
| PSA 8 | $5,846 | +$5,525 | +$5,500 | +$5,400 |
Net = sale price − $296 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 | $5,846 |
| 7 | $1,915 |
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Grading Hank Aaron [Gray Back] #31 — FAQ
Is Hank Aaron [Gray Back] #31 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Hank Aaron [Gray Back] #31 sells for $5,846 against $296 raw: a $5,550 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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