Is Walter Higbe #52 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 52× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Walter Higbe #52 sells for $1,098 against $21.05 raw: a $1,077 spread, 52× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.05
- Grade 8
- $1,098
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | $1,098 | +$1,052 | +$1,027 | +$927 |
| PSA 8 | $1,098 | +$1,052 | +$1,027 | +$927 |
Net = sale price − $21.05 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 | $1,098 |
| 7 | $124 |
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Grading Walter Higbe #52 — FAQ
Is Walter Higbe #52 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Walter Higbe #52 sells for $1,098 against $21.05 raw: a $1,077 spread, 52× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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