Is N. L. Championship #277 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1977 Topps · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 N. L. Championship #277 sells for $48.00 against $2.75 raw: a $45.25 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.85) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.75
- Grade 9.5
- $48.00
- PSA 9
- $43.85
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 9.5 | $48.00 | +$20.25 | −$4.75 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $43.85 | +$16.10 | −$8.90 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $19.25 | −$8.50 | −$33.50 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.75 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $44.89 | −$7.86 |
| 50% | $45.92 | −$6.83 |
| 75% | $46.96 | −$5.79 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1977 Topps cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading N. L. Championship #277 — FAQ
Is N. L. Championship #277 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 N. L. Championship #277 sells for $48.00 against $2.75 raw: a $45.25 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.85) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your baseball card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
