Is Joe Niekro #216 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1972 O Pee Chee · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Joe Niekro #216 sell for $15.02, only $11.73 above the $3.29 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.29
- Grade 8
- $15.02
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $15.02 | −$13.27 | −$38.27 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $15.02 | −$13.27 | −$38.27 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.29 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Joe Niekro #216 — FAQ
Is Joe Niekro #216 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Joe Niekro #216 sell for $15.02, only $11.73 above the $3.29 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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