Is Ron Santo [Hand Cut] #3 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.4× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Ron Santo [Hand Cut] #3 sells for $139 against $41.00 raw: a $97.50 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.00
- Grade 8
- $139
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $139 | +$72.50 | +$47.50 | −$52.50 |
| PSA 8 | $139 | +$72.50 | +$47.50 | −$52.50 |
Net = sale price − $41.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Ron Santo [Hand Cut] #3 — FAQ
Is Ron Santo [Hand Cut] #3 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Ron Santo [Hand Cut] #3 sells for $139 against $41.00 raw: a $97.50 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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