Is Jimmy Foxx #273 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Jimmy Foxx #273 sells for $4,494 against $300 raw: a $4,194 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $300
- Grade 8
- $4,494
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $4,494 | +$4,169 | +$4,144 | +$4,044 |
| PSA 8 | $4,494 | +$4,169 | +$4,144 | +$4,044 |
Net = sale price − $300 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 | $4,494 |
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Grading Jimmy Foxx #273 — FAQ
Is Jimmy Foxx #273 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Jimmy Foxx #273 sells for $4,494 against $300 raw: a $4,194 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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