Is Ari Shaffir [Mini] #198 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Ari Shaffir [Mini] #198 sells for $174 against $5.57 raw: a $168 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.57
- Grade 9.5
- $174
- Gem premium
- 31×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $174 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.05 |
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Is Ari Shaffir [Mini] #198 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ari Shaffir [Mini] #198 sells for $174 against $5.57 raw: a $168 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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