Is Ken Griffey Jr #1 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Ken Griffey Jr #1 sell for $10.25, only $7.75 above the $2.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.50
- Grade 8
- $10.25
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $10.25 | −$17.25 | −$42.25 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $10.25 | −$17.25 | −$42.25 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Ken Griffey Jr #1 — FAQ
Is Ken Griffey Jr #1 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Ken Griffey Jr #1 sell for $10.25, only $7.75 above the $2.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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