Is Cal Ripken Jr. [Series 1 Artist's Proof] #52 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.3× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Cal Ripken Jr. [Series 1 Artist's Proof] #52 sells for $57.75 against $10.94 raw: a $46.81 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.94
- Grade 7
- $57.75
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 7 | $57.75 | +$21.81 | −$3.19 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | −$5.95 | −$30.95 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $10.94 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $36.93 | −$24.01 |
| 50% | $43.87 | −$17.07 |
| 75% | $50.81 | −$10.13 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Cal Ripken Jr. [Series 1 Artist's Proof] #52 — FAQ
Is Cal Ripken Jr. [Series 1 Artist's Proof] #52 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Cal Ripken Jr. [Series 1 Artist's Proof] #52 sells for $57.75 against $10.94 raw: a $46.81 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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