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Is Kent Peterson [Red Cap] #42 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.4× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Kent Peterson [Red Cap] #42 sells for $238 against $54.34 raw: a $183 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $54.34
- Grade 8
- $238
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $238 | +$158 | +$133 | +$33.16 |
| PSA 8 | $238 | +$158 | +$133 | +$33.16 |
Net = sale price − $54.34 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 | $238 |
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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 $54.34 raw: a $183 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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