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Is Lou Stringer [Without Copyright] #187 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.0× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Lou Stringer [Without Copyright] #187 sells for $52.00 against $5.79 raw: a $46.21 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.79
- Grade 8
- $52.00
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 8 | $52.00 | +$21.21 | −$3.79 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $52.00 | +$21.21 | −$3.79 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $5.79 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 |
|---|---|
| 8 | $52.00 |
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Grading Lou Stringer [Without Copyright] #187 — FAQ
Is Lou Stringer [Without Copyright] #187 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Lou Stringer [Without Copyright] #187 sells for $52.00 against $5.79 raw: a $46.21 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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