Is Deacon Dan Towler #120 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Deacon Dan Towler #120 sells for $338 against $14.12 raw: a $324 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.12
- Grade 8
- $338
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 8 | $338 | +$299 | +$274 | +$174 |
| PSA 8 | $338 | +$299 | +$274 | +$174 |
Net = sale price − $14.12 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Deacon Dan Towler #120 — FAQ
Is Deacon Dan Towler #120 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Deacon Dan Towler #120 sells for $338 against $14.12 raw: a $324 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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