Is David Cone [Platinum Blue] #34 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 David Cone [Platinum Blue] #34 brings $38.00 versus $3.99 raw — a $34.01 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)
- $3.99
- Grade 8
- $38.00
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- 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 | $38.00 | +$9.01 | −$15.99 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $38.00 | +$9.01 | −$15.99 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading David Cone [Platinum Blue] #34 — FAQ
Is David Cone [Platinum Blue] #34 worth grading?
A Grade 8 David Cone [Platinum Blue] #34 brings $38.00 versus $3.99 raw — a $34.01 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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