Is Thurman Munson #5 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 135× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Thurman Munson #5 sells for $2,701 against $19.99 raw: a $2,681 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- Grade 8
- $2,701
- Gem premium
- 135×
- 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 | $2,701 | +$2,656 | +$2,631 | +$2,531 |
| PSA 8 | $2,701 | +$2,656 | +$2,631 | +$2,531 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Thurman Munson #5 — FAQ
Is Thurman Munson #5 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Thurman Munson #5 sells for $2,701 against $19.99 raw: a $2,681 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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