Is Richie Sexson / Daryle Ward / David Ortiz [Minted in Cooperstown] #257 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Richie Sexson / Daryle Ward / David Ortiz [Minted in Cooperstown] #257 sells for $60.00 against $5.50 raw: a $54.50 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.50
- Grade 7
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $60.00 | +$29.50 | +$4.50 | −$95.50 |
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | +$29.50 | +$4.50 | −$95.50 |
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Grading Richie Sexson / Daryle Ward / David Ortiz [Minted in Cooperstown] #257 — FAQ
Is Richie Sexson / Daryle Ward / David Ortiz [Minted in Cooperstown] #257 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Richie Sexson / Daryle Ward / David Ortiz [Minted in Cooperstown] #257 sells for $60.00 against $5.50 raw: a $54.50 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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