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Is Johnny Unitas [Autograph] #AL-9 worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 1997 Upper Deck Legends · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 45× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Unitas [Autograph] #AL-9 sells for $6,710 against $150 raw: a $6,560 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- Grade 9.5
- $6,710
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 | $6,710 | +$6,535 | +$6,510 | +$6,410 |
Net = sale price − $150 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 |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $6,710 |
| 7 | $1,524 |
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Grading Johnny Unitas [Autograph] #AL-9 — FAQ
Is Johnny Unitas [Autograph] #AL-9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Johnny Unitas [Autograph] #AL-9 sells for $6,710 against $150 raw: a $6,560 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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