Is Willie Mays #48 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Willie Mays #48 sell for $38.07, only $14.28 above the $23.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.79
- Grade 9.5
- $38.07
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $38.07 | −$10.72 | −$35.72 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $23.79 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Willie Mays #48 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Willie Mays #48 sell for $38.07, only $14.28 above the $23.79 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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