Is Mark McGwire [Artist's Proof] #85 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Mark McGwire [Artist's Proof] #85 brings $45.00 versus $14.90 raw — a $30.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.90
- Grade 8
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $45.00 | +$5.10 | −$19.90 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | +$5.10 | −$19.90 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $14.90 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mark McGwire [Artist's Proof] #85 — FAQ
Is Mark McGwire [Artist's Proof] #85 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Mark McGwire [Artist's Proof] #85 brings $45.00 versus $14.90 raw — a $30.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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