Is Billy Bye #81 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.8× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Billy Bye #81 sells for $188 against $19.25 raw: a $169 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.25
- Grade 7
- $188
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $188 | +$144 | +$119 | +$18.76 |
Net = sale price − $19.25 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | $188 |
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Grading Billy Bye #81 — FAQ
Is Billy Bye #81 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Billy Bye #81 sells for $188 against $19.25 raw: a $169 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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