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Is Cal Ripken Jr. [Row 0] #8 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1997 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Cal Ripken Jr. [Row 0] #8 brings $1,526 versus $737 raw — a $789 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)
- $737
- Grade 9.5
- $1,526
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 9.5 | $1,526 | +$764 | +$739 | +$639 |
| PSA 8 | $1,414 | +$652 | +$627 | +$527 |
Net = sale price − $737 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Cal Ripken Jr. [Row 0] #8 — FAQ
Is Cal Ripken Jr. [Row 0] #8 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cal Ripken Jr. [Row 0] #8 brings $1,526 versus $737 raw — a $789 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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