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Is Dwight Howard [Black] #221 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Dwight Howard [Black] #221 sells for $120 against $7.49 raw: a $113 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.49
- Grade 8
- $120
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $120 | +$87.51 | +$62.51 | −$37.49 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | +$87.51 | +$62.51 | −$37.49 |
Net = sale price − $7.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $120 |
| 7 | $96.00 |
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Grading Dwight Howard [Black] #221 — FAQ
Is Dwight Howard [Black] #221 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Dwight Howard [Black] #221 sells for $120 against $7.49 raw: a $113 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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