Is Jim Palmer #126 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Jim Palmer #126 sells for $1,003 against $70.03 raw: a $933 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $70.03
- Grade 8
- $1,003
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $1,003 | +$908 | +$883 | +$783 |
| PSA 8 | $1,003 | +$908 | +$883 | +$783 |
Net = sale price − $70.03 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 | $1,003 |
| 7 | $771 |
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Grading Jim Palmer #126 — FAQ
Is Jim Palmer #126 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Jim Palmer #126 sells for $1,003 against $70.03 raw: a $933 spread, 14× 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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