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Is George Kell [Overprint Back] #26 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 George Kell [Overprint Back] #26 sells for $1,400 against $98.83 raw: a $1,301 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $98.83
- Grade 7
- $1,400
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $1,400 | +$1,276 | +$1,251 | +$1,151 |
Net = sale price − $98.83 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading George Kell [Overprint Back] #26 — FAQ
Is George Kell [Overprint Back] #26 worth grading?
A Grade 7 George Kell [Overprint Back] #26 sells for $1,400 against $98.83 raw: a $1,301 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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