Is Luis Aparicio worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.4× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Luis Aparicio sells for $141 against $21.90 raw: a $119 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.90
- Grade 8
- $141
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $141 | +$93.60 | +$68.60 | −$31.40 |
| PSA 8 | $141 | +$93.60 | +$68.60 | −$31.40 |
Net = sale price − $21.90 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 | $141 |
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Grading Luis Aparicio — FAQ
Is Luis Aparicio worth grading?
A Grade 8 Luis Aparicio sells for $141 against $21.90 raw: a $119 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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