Is Mickey Mantle #280 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Mickey Mantle #280 sells for $26,400 against $1,595 raw: a $24,805 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,595
- Grade 7
- $26,400
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 7 | $26,400 | +$24,780 | +$24,755 | +$24,655 |
Net = sale price − $1,595 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mickey Mantle #280 — FAQ
Is Mickey Mantle #280 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Mickey Mantle #280 sells for $26,400 against $1,595 raw: a $24,805 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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