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Is Babe Ruth [Hand Cut] #10 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Babe Ruth [Hand Cut] #10 sells for $32,000 against $2,826 raw: a $29,174 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,826
- Grade 8
- $32,000
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 8 | $32,000 | +$29,149 | +$29,124 | +$29,024 |
| PSA 8 | $32,000 | +$29,149 | +$29,124 | +$29,024 |
Net = sale price − $2,826 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Babe Ruth [Hand Cut] #10 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Babe Ruth [Hand Cut] #10 sells for $32,000 against $2,826 raw: a $29,174 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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