Is Paul LaPalme #19 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Paul LaPalme #19 sells for $89.00 against $10.39 raw: a $78.61 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.39
- Grade 7
- $89.00
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $89.00 | +$53.61 | +$28.61 | −$71.39 |
Net = sale price − $10.39 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Paul LaPalme #19 — FAQ
Is Paul LaPalme #19 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Paul LaPalme #19 sells for $89.00 against $10.39 raw: a $78.61 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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