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Is Kent Peterson [Red Cap] #42 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.9× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Kent Peterson [Red Cap] #42 sells for $238 against $40.47 raw: a $197 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.47
- Grade 8
- $238
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 8 | $238 | +$172 | +$147 | +$47.03 |
| PSA 8 | $238 | +$172 | +$147 | +$47.03 |
Net = sale price − $40.47 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Kent Peterson [Red Cap] #42 — FAQ
Is Kent Peterson [Red Cap] #42 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Kent Peterson [Red Cap] #42 sells for $238 against $40.47 raw: a $197 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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