Is Satchel Paige worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.3× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Satchel Paige sells for $80.96 against $12.92 raw: a $68.04 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.92
- Grade 8
- $80.96
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 8 | $80.96 | +$43.04 | +$18.04 | −$81.96 |
| PSA 8 | $80.96 | +$43.04 | +$18.04 | −$81.96 |
Net = sale price − $12.92 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $80.96 |
| 7 | $52.20 |
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Grading Satchel Paige — FAQ
Is Satchel Paige worth grading?
A Grade 8 Satchel Paige sells for $80.96 against $12.92 raw: a $68.04 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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