Is Don Hoak [Blue Tint] #33 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.2× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Don Hoak [Blue Tint] #33 sells for $120 against $28.75 raw: a $91.20 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.75
- Grade 8
- $120
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | +$66.20 | +$41.20 | −$58.80 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | +$66.20 | +$41.20 | −$58.80 |
Net = sale price − $28.75 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Don Hoak [Blue Tint] #33 — FAQ
Is Don Hoak [Blue Tint] #33 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Don Hoak [Blue Tint] #33 sells for $120 against $28.75 raw: a $91.20 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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