Is Ken Griffey Jr. [Foil] #197 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Ken Griffey Jr. [Foil] #197 sells for $47.64 against $1.47 raw: a $46.17 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.47
- Grade 7
- $47.64
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $47.64 | +$21.17 | −$3.83 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Ken Griffey Jr. [Foil] #197 — FAQ
Is Ken Griffey Jr. [Foil] #197 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Ken Griffey Jr. [Foil] #197 sells for $47.64 against $1.47 raw: a $46.17 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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