Is J. R. Richard #522 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1974 O Pee Chee · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 J. R. Richard #522 sells for $150 against $6.65 raw: a $143 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.65
- Grade 8
- $150
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $150 | +$118 | +$93.30 | −$6.70 |
| PSA 8 | $150 | +$118 | +$93.30 | −$6.70 |
Net = sale price − $6.65 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading J. R. Richard #522 — FAQ
Is J. R. Richard #522 worth grading?
A Grade 8 J. R. Richard #522 sells for $150 against $6.65 raw: a $143 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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