Is Donald Stone #80 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Donald Stone #80 sells for $141 against $7.55 raw: a $133 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.55
- Grade 9.5
- $141
- PSA 9
- $128
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 9.5 | $141 | +$108 | +$83.45 | −$16.55 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | +$95.52 | +$70.52 | −$29.48 |
| PSA 8 | $60.50 | +$27.95 | +$2.95 | −$97.05 |
Net = sale price − $7.55 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $131 | +$73.75 |
| 50% | $135 | +$76.98 |
| 75% | $138 | +$80.22 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $141 |
| 9 | $128 |
| 8 | $60.50 |
| 7 | $13.54 |
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Grading Donald Stone #80 — FAQ
Is Donald Stone #80 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Donald Stone #80 sells for $141 against $7.55 raw: a $133 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. 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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