Is Dave Rakestraw worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.0× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Dave Rakestraw sells for $165 against $20.73 raw: a $144 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.73
- Grade 7
- $165
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 | $165 | +$119 | +$94.27 | −$5.73 |
Net = sale price − $20.73 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Dave Rakestraw worth grading?
A Grade 7 Dave Rakestraw sells for $165 against $20.73 raw: a $144 spread, 8.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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