Is Decoy #49 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 47× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Decoy #49 sells for $270 against $5.73 raw: a $264 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.73
- Grade 8
- $270
- Gem premium
- 47×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $270 | +$239 | +$214 | +$114 |
| PSA 8 | $270 | +$239 | +$214 | +$114 |
Net = sale price − $5.73 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Decoy #49 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Decoy #49 sells for $270 against $5.73 raw: a $264 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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