Is Fred Dean [Autograph] #AL-97 worth grading?

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Strong grading candidate — 8.1× premium in Grade 8

A Grade 8 Fred Dean [Autograph] #AL-97 sells for $1,002 against $123 raw: a $879 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

Raw (NM): $123
Grade 8: $1,002
Gem premium: 8.1×
As of: Sep 3, 2026

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Fred Dean [Autograph] #AL-97: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 8	$1,002	+$854	+$829	+$729
PSA 8	$1,002	+$854	+$829	+$729

Net = sale price − $123 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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Fred Dean [Autograph] #AL-97 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
8	$1,002

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