Is Following the Clue #40 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Following the Clue #40 sells for $175 against $9.64 raw: a $165 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.64
- Grade 7
- $175
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $175 | +$140 | +$115 | +$15.36 |
Net = sale price − $9.64 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | $175 |
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Is Following the Clue #40 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Following the Clue #40 sells for $175 against $9.64 raw: a $165 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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