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Is Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #5 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.8× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #5 sells for $50.42 against $5.71 raw: a $44.71 spread, 8.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.71
- Grade 8
- $50.42
- Gem premium
- 8.8×
- 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 | $50.42 | +$19.71 | −$5.29 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $50.42 | +$19.71 | −$5.29 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $5.71 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 |
|---|---|
| 8 | $50.42 |
| 7 | $31.19 |
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Grading Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #5 — FAQ
Is Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #5 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #5 sells for $50.42 against $5.71 raw: a $44.71 spread, 8.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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