Is Monte Irvin #5 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 22× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Monte Irvin #5 sells for $263 against $12.00 raw: a $251 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.00
- Grade 7
- $263
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 7 | $263 | +$226 | +$201 | +$101 |
Net = sale price − $12.00 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | $263 |
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Grading Monte Irvin #5 — FAQ
Is Monte Irvin #5 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Monte Irvin #5 sells for $263 against $12.00 raw: a $251 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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