Is Gary Matthews [Hand Cut] #19 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 30× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Gary Matthews [Hand Cut] #19 sells for $90.99 against $3.06 raw: a $87.93 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.06
- Grade 8
- $90.99
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 8 | $90.99 | +$62.93 | +$37.93 | −$62.07 |
| PSA 8 | $90.99 | +$62.93 | +$37.93 | −$62.07 |
Net = sale price − $3.06 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Gary Matthews [Hand Cut] #19 — FAQ
Is Gary Matthews [Hand Cut] #19 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Gary Matthews [Hand Cut] #19 sells for $90.99 against $3.06 raw: a $87.93 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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