Is Jerry Hairston #281 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Jerry Hairston #281 sell for $24.99, only $24.98 above the $0.01 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.01
- Grade 8
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 2499×
- 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 8 | $24.99 | −$0.02 | −$25.02 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$0.02 | −$25.02 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $0.01 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Jerry Hairston #281 — FAQ
Is Jerry Hairston #281 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Jerry Hairston #281 sell for $24.99, only $24.98 above the $0.01 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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