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Is Johnny Damon [Mirror Gold] #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Johnny Damon [Mirror Gold] #27 brings $348 versus $244 raw — a $104 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)
- $244
- Grade 8
- $348
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $348 | +$79.03 | +$54.03 | −$45.97 |
| PSA 8 | $348 | +$79.03 | +$54.03 | −$45.97 |
Net = sale price − $244 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Johnny Damon [Mirror Gold] #27 — FAQ
Is Johnny Damon [Mirror Gold] #27 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Johnny Damon [Mirror Gold] #27 brings $348 versus $244 raw — a $104 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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