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Is Walter Johnson [Hand Cut] #8 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1920 W516 1 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Walter Johnson [Hand Cut] #8 sell for $415, only $15.00 above the $400 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $400
- Grade 8
- $415
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 | $415 | −$10.00 | −$35.00 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $415 | −$10.00 | −$35.00 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $400 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 | $415 |
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Grading Walter Johnson [Hand Cut] #8 — FAQ
Is Walter Johnson [Hand Cut] #8 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Walter Johnson [Hand Cut] #8 sell for $415, only $15.00 above the $400 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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