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Is Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #26 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.8× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #26 sells for $47.76 against $7.00 raw: a $40.76 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.00
- Grade 8
- $47.76
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $47.76 | +$15.76 | −$9.24 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $47.76 | +$15.76 | −$9.24 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $7.00 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 | $47.76 |
| 7 | $38.00 |
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Grading Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #26 — FAQ
Is Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #26 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Thurman Munson [Hand Cut] #26 sells for $47.76 against $7.00 raw: a $40.76 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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