Is Dennis Martinez #156 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.9× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Dennis Martinez #156 sells for $65.96 against $11.25 raw: a $54.71 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.25
- Grade 8
- $65.96
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $65.96 | +$29.71 | +$4.71 | −$95.29 |
| PSA 8 | $65.96 | +$29.71 | +$4.71 | −$95.29 |
Net = sale price − $11.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Dennis Martinez #156 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Dennis Martinez #156 sells for $65.96 against $11.25 raw: a $54.71 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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