Is Bob Gibson #159 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Bob Gibson #159 sell for $9.60, only $8.58 above the $1.02 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.02
- Grade 8
- $9.60
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $9.60 | −$16.42 | −$41.42 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $9.60 | −$16.42 | −$41.42 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.02 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Bob Gibson #159 — FAQ
Is Bob Gibson #159 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Bob Gibson #159 sell for $9.60, only $8.58 above the $1.02 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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