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Is Otis Taylor [Autograph] #AL-173 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Otis Taylor [Autograph] #AL-173 brings $161 versus $93.50 raw — a $67.00 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)
- $93.50
- Grade 8
- $161
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 8 | $161 | +$42.00 | +$17.00 | −$83.00 |
| PSA 8 | $161 | +$42.00 | +$17.00 | −$83.00 |
Net = sale price − $93.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $152 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Otis Taylor [Autograph] #AL-173 — FAQ
Is Otis Taylor [Autograph] #AL-173 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Otis Taylor [Autograph] #AL-173 brings $161 versus $93.50 raw — a $67.00 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.
What centering does Otis Taylor [Autograph] #AL-173 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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