Is Van Lingle Mungo #254 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.2× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Van Lingle Mungo #254 sells for $702 against $85.46 raw: a $617 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $85.46
- Grade 7
- $702
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 7 | $702 | +$592 | +$567 | +$467 |
Net = sale price − $85.46 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Van Lingle Mungo #254 — FAQ
Is Van Lingle Mungo #254 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Van Lingle Mungo #254 sells for $702 against $85.46 raw: a $617 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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