Is Christy Mathewson #68 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1950 R423 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Christy Mathewson #68 brings $120 versus $50.00 raw — a $70.00 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)
- $50.00
- Grade 8
- $120
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $120 | +$45.00 | +$20.00 | −$80.00 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | +$45.00 | +$20.00 | −$80.00 |
Net = sale price − $50.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Christy Mathewson #68 — FAQ
Is Christy Mathewson #68 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Christy Mathewson #68 brings $120 versus $50.00 raw — a $70.00 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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