Is Phil Niekro #29 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Phil Niekro #29 sells for $70.84 against $6.32 raw: a $64.52 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.32
- Grade 7
- $70.84
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 7 | $70.84 | +$39.52 | +$14.52 | −$85.48 |
Net = sale price − $6.32 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | $70.84 |
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Grading Phil Niekro #29 — FAQ
Is Phil Niekro #29 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Phil Niekro #29 sells for $70.84 against $6.32 raw: a $64.52 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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