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Is Rod Carew [Blackless] #500 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Rod Carew [Blackless] #500 sells for $265 against $9.95 raw: a $255 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.95
- Grade 8
- $265
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $265 | +$230 | +$205 | +$105 |
| PSA 8 | $265 | +$230 | +$205 | +$105 |
Net = sale price − $9.95 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 | $265 |
| 7 | $256 |
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Grading Rod Carew [Blackless] #500 — FAQ
Is Rod Carew [Blackless] #500 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Rod Carew [Blackless] #500 sells for $265 against $9.95 raw: a $255 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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