Is Roberto Alomar #146 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.3× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Roberto Alomar #146 sells for $1,400 against $221 raw: a $1,179 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $221
- Grade 8
- $1,400
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 | $1,400 | +$1,154 | +$1,129 | +$1,029 |
| PSA 8 | $1,400 | +$1,154 | +$1,129 | +$1,029 |
Net = sale price − $221 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Roberto Alomar #146 — FAQ
Is Roberto Alomar #146 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Roberto Alomar #146 sells for $1,400 against $221 raw: a $1,179 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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