Is Bill Werber #259 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 44× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Bill Werber #259 sells for $1,500 against $33.91 raw: a $1,466 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $33.91
- Grade 7
- $1,500
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 7 | $1,500 | +$1,441 | +$1,416 | +$1,316 |
Net = sale price − $33.91 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 7 | $1,500 |
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Grading Bill Werber #259 — FAQ
Is Bill Werber #259 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Bill Werber #259 sells for $1,500 against $33.91 raw: a $1,466 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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