Is Tony La Russa [Gold] #249 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Tony La Russa [Gold] #249 sells for $45.00 against $2.99 raw: a $42.01 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.99
- Grade 9.5
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $45.00 | +$17.01 | −$7.99 | −$108 |
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Grading Tony La Russa [Gold] #249 — FAQ
Is Tony La Russa [Gold] #249 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tony La Russa [Gold] #249 sells for $45.00 against $2.99 raw: a $42.01 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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