Is John Smith #499 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 John Smith #499 sells for $99.00 against $9.87 raw: a $89.13 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.87
- Grade 7
- $99.00
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $99.00 | +$64.13 | +$39.13 | −$60.87 |
Net = sale price − $9.87 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading John Smith #499 — FAQ
Is John Smith #499 worth grading?
A Grade 7 John Smith #499 sells for $99.00 against $9.87 raw: a $89.13 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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