Is Art Shell #270 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Art Shell #270 sells for $116 against $5.05 raw: a $111 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.05
- Grade 7
- $116
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $116 | +$85.94 | +$60.94 | −$39.06 |
Net = sale price − $5.05 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 | $116 |
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Grading Art Shell #270 — FAQ
Is Art Shell #270 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Art Shell #270 sells for $116 against $5.05 raw: a $111 spread, 23× 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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