Is Harold Baines #491 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1989 Fleer Glossy · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Harold Baines #491 sell for $3.03, only $1.34 above the $1.69 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.69
- Grade 8
- $3.03
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $3.03 | −$23.66 | −$48.66 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $3.03 | −$23.66 | −$48.66 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Harold Baines #491 — FAQ
Is Harold Baines #491 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Harold Baines #491 sell for $3.03, only $1.34 above the $1.69 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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