Is Wade Boggs [Emerald] #86 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.6× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Wade Boggs [Emerald] #86 sells for $48.00 against $5.01 raw: a $42.99 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.01
- Grade 9.5
- $48.00
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 9.5 | $48.00 | +$17.99 | −$7.01 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $5.01 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Wade Boggs [Emerald] #86 — FAQ
Is Wade Boggs [Emerald] #86 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Wade Boggs [Emerald] #86 sells for $48.00 against $5.01 raw: a $42.99 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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