Is Hank Blalock #309 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Hank Blalock #309 sell for $4.99, only $4.58 above the $0.41 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.41
- Grade 7
- $4.99
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $4.99 | −$20.42 | −$45.42 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.41 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Hank Blalock #309 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Hank Blalock #309 sell for $4.99, only $4.58 above the $0.41 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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