Is Darrell Arthur Autograph #183 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Darrell Arthur Autograph #183 sells for $77.00 against $29.00 raw: a $48.00 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.00
- Grade 9.5
- $77.00
- PSA 9
- $70.00
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 9.5 | $77.00 | +$23.00 | −$2.00 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $70.00 | +$16.00 | −$9.00 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $29.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $71.75 | −$7.25 |
| 50% | $73.50 | −$5.50 |
| 75% | $75.25 | −$3.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Darrell Arthur Autograph #183 — FAQ
Is Darrell Arthur Autograph #183 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Darrell Arthur Autograph #183 sells for $77.00 against $29.00 raw: a $48.00 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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