Is Ken Griffey [Diamond Edition] #19 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1997 Pinnacle Inside · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Ken Griffey [Diamond Edition] #19 brings $588 versus $538 raw — a $50.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $538
- Grade 8
- $588
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $588 | +$25.00 | +$0.00 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $588 | +$25.00 | +$0.00 | −$100 |
Net = sale price − $538 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Ken Griffey [Diamond Edition] #19 — FAQ
Is Ken Griffey [Diamond Edition] #19 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Ken Griffey [Diamond Edition] #19 brings $588 versus $538 raw — a $50.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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