Is Butch Hobson [Hand Cut] #129 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Butch Hobson [Hand Cut] #129 sell for $24.99, only $23.16 above the $1.83 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.83
- Grade 8
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $24.99 | −$1.84 | −$26.84 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$1.84 | −$26.84 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.83 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Butch Hobson [Hand Cut] #129 — FAQ
Is Butch Hobson [Hand Cut] #129 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Butch Hobson [Hand Cut] #129 sell for $24.99, only $23.16 above the $1.83 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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