Is Bob Shirley #242 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Bob Shirley #242 sell for $2.30, only $1.39 above the $0.91 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.91
- Grade 7
- $2.30
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 7 | $2.30 | −$23.61 | −$48.61 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $0.91 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Bob Shirley #242 — FAQ
Is Bob Shirley #242 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Bob Shirley #242 sell for $2.30, only $1.39 above the $0.91 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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