Is Andy Pettitte #20 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Andy Pettitte #20 sells for $51.00 against $5.09 raw: a $45.91 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.09
- Grade 8
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 10×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $51.00 | +$20.91 | −$4.09 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $51.00 | +$20.91 | −$4.09 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $5.09 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $51.00 |
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Grading Andy Pettitte #20 — FAQ
Is Andy Pettitte #20 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Andy Pettitte #20 sells for $51.00 against $5.09 raw: a $45.91 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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