Is Dale Ellis worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.1× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Dale Ellis sells for $82.00 against $19.95 raw: a $62.05 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.95
- Grade 8
- $82.00
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 8 | $82.00 | +$37.05 | +$12.05 | −$87.95 |
| PSA 8 | $82.00 | +$37.05 | +$12.05 | −$87.95 |
Net = sale price − $19.95 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Dale Ellis worth grading?
A Grade 8 Dale Ellis sells for $82.00 against $19.95 raw: a $62.05 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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