Is Earle Averill #35 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Earle Averill #35 sells for $5,499 against $33.58 raw: a $5,465 spread, 164× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,999) 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)
- $33.58
- Grade 9.5
- $5,499
- PSA 9
- $4,999
- Gem premium
- 164×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $5,499 | +$5,440 | +$5,415 | +$5,315 |
| PSA 9 | $4,999 | +$4,940 | +$4,915 | +$4,815 |
| PSA 8 | $629 | +$570 | +$545 | +$445 |
Net = sale price − $33.58 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% | $5,124 | +$5,040 |
| 50% | $5,249 | +$5,165 |
| 75% | $5,374 | +$5,290 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Earle Averill #35 — FAQ
Is Earle Averill #35 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Earle Averill #35 sells for $5,499 against $33.58 raw: a $5,465 spread, 164× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,999) 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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