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Is Orlando Cepeda [Hand Cut] #144 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.8× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Orlando Cepeda [Hand Cut] #144 sells for $69.99 against $8.99 raw: a $61.00 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.99
- Grade 8
- $69.99
- Gem premium
- 7.8×
- 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 8 | $69.99 | +$36.00 | +$11.00 | −$89.00 |
| PSA 8 | $69.99 | +$36.00 | +$11.00 | −$89.00 |
Net = sale price − $8.99 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 |
|---|---|
| 8 | $69.99 |
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Grading Orlando Cepeda [Hand Cut] #144 — FAQ
Is Orlando Cepeda [Hand Cut] #144 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Orlando Cepeda [Hand Cut] #144 sells for $69.99 against $8.99 raw: a $61.00 spread, 7.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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