Is Bill Buckner #5 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 2001 Topps American Pie · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 500× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Bill Buckner #5 sells for $505 against $1.01 raw: a $504 spread, 500× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.01
- Grade 7
- $505
- Gem premium
- 500×
- 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 7 | $505 | +$479 | +$454 | +$354 |
Net = sale price − $1.01 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Bill Buckner #5 — FAQ
Is Bill Buckner #5 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Bill Buckner #5 sells for $505 against $1.01 raw: a $504 spread, 500× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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