Is Al Kaline [With Bandage] #280 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.8× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Al Kaline [With Bandage] #280 sells for $3,056 against $804 raw: a $2,252 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $804
- Grade 8
- $3,056
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $3,056 | +$2,227 | +$2,202 | +$2,102 |
| PSA 8 | $3,056 | +$2,227 | +$2,202 | +$2,102 |
Net = sale price − $804 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $3,056 |
| 7 | $2,445 |
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Grading Al Kaline [With Bandage] #280 — FAQ
Is Al Kaline [With Bandage] #280 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Al Kaline [With Bandage] #280 sells for $3,056 against $804 raw: a $2,252 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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