Is Lou Piniella #306 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 64× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Lou Piniella #306 sells for $150 against $2.36 raw: a $148 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.36
- Grade 9.5
- $150
- Gem premium
- 64×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $150 | +$123 | +$97.64 | −$2.36 |
Net = sale price − $2.36 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Lou Piniella #306 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lou Piniella #306 sells for $150 against $2.36 raw: a $148 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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