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Is Tony Dorsett [Autograph] #AL-12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Tony Dorsett [Autograph] #AL-12 brings $896 versus $580 raw — a $316 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $580
- Grade 9.5
- $896
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $896 | +$291 | +$266 | +$166 |
Net = sale price − $580 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $896 |
| 7 | $811 |
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Grading Tony Dorsett [Autograph] #AL-12 — FAQ
Is Tony Dorsett [Autograph] #AL-12 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tony Dorsett [Autograph] #AL-12 brings $896 versus $580 raw — a $316 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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