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Is the 1941 Play Ball Hank Greenberg #18 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$554.98
PSA 9 value
$25,925.25
PSA 10 value
$173,973.37
PSA 10 gem rate
0%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $147,193, but the 0% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $554.98 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $44.40 |
| Grading fee (priority tier) | $80.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $684.38 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$147,192.99 (+21508%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$21,352.08 |
Assumptions: $80 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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