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Is Mark McGwire [Blue] #20 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.8× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Mark McGwire [Blue] #20 sells for $250 against $65.04 raw: a $185 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $65.04
- Grade 8
- $250
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- 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 | $250 | +$160 | +$135 | +$34.96 |
| PSA 8 | $250 | +$160 | +$135 | +$34.96 |
Net = sale price − $65.04 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mark McGwire [Blue] #20 — FAQ
Is Mark McGwire [Blue] #20 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Mark McGwire [Blue] #20 sells for $250 against $65.04 raw: a $185 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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