Is Whitman Tucker #56 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Whitman Tucker #56 sells for $103 against $3.38 raw: a $99.62 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.39) 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)
- $3.38
- Grade 9.5
- $103
- PSA 9
- $93.39
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 9.5 | $103 | +$74.62 | +$49.62 | −$50.38 |
| PSA 9 | $93.39 | +$65.01 | +$40.01 | −$59.99 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$13.38 | −$38.38 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.38 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% | $95.79 | +$42.41 |
| 50% | $98.19 | +$44.81 |
| 75% | $101 | +$47.22 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Whitman Tucker #56 — FAQ
Is Whitman Tucker #56 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Whitman Tucker #56 sells for $103 against $3.38 raw: a $99.62 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.39) 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.
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