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Is Cal Ripken Jr. [SSP] #US292 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Cal Ripken Jr. [SSP] #US292 sell for $51.55, only $0.00 above the $56.70 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $56.70
- Grade 9.5
- $51.55
- Gem premium
- 0.9×
- 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 | $51.55 | −$30.15 | −$55.15 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $56.70 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Cal Ripken Jr. [SSP] #US292 — FAQ
Is Cal Ripken Jr. [SSP] #US292 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Cal Ripken Jr. [SSP] #US292 sell for $51.55, only $0.00 above the $56.70 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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