Is Dale Murphy [Hand Cut] #121 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.7× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Dale Murphy [Hand Cut] #121 sells for $311 against $54.51 raw: a $256 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $54.51
- Grade 7
- $311
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 7 | $311 | +$231 | +$206 | +$106 |
Net = sale price − $54.51 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | $311 |
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Grading Dale Murphy [Hand Cut] #121 — FAQ
Is Dale Murphy [Hand Cut] #121 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Dale Murphy [Hand Cut] #121 sells for $311 against $54.51 raw: a $256 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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