Is Bob Shawkey [Hand Cut] #9 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1923 W515 1 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Bob Shawkey [Hand Cut] #9 brings $450 versus $155 raw — a $295 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $155
- Grade 7
- $450
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 7 | $450 | +$270 | +$245 | +$145 |
Net = sale price − $155 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Bob Shawkey [Hand Cut] #9 — FAQ
Is Bob Shawkey [Hand Cut] #9 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Bob Shawkey [Hand Cut] #9 brings $450 versus $155 raw — a $295 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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