Is Hersey Hawkins [Star Rubies] #78 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1998 Skybox Premium · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Hersey Hawkins [Star Rubies] #78 sell for $368, only $0.00 above the $600 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $600
- Grade 7
- $368
- Gem premium
- 0.6×
- 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 | $368 | −$257 | −$282 | −$382 |
Net = sale price − $600 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Hersey Hawkins [Star Rubies] #78 — FAQ
Is Hersey Hawkins [Star Rubies] #78 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Hersey Hawkins [Star Rubies] #78 sell for $368, only $0.00 above the $600 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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