Is Billy Bruton #38 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1954 Johnston Cookies Braves · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Billy Bruton #38 sells for $138 against $9.00 raw: a $129 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.00
- Grade 8
- $138
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $138 | +$104 | +$78.55 | −$21.45 |
| PSA 8 | $138 | +$104 | +$78.55 | −$21.45 |
Net = sale price − $9.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Billy Bruton #38 — FAQ
Is Billy Bruton #38 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Billy Bruton #38 sells for $138 against $9.00 raw: a $129 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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