Is Walter Alston [Blue Tint] #61 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Walter Alston [Blue Tint] #61 brings $128 versus $91.98 raw — a $35.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $91.98
- Grade 7
- $128
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $128 | +$10.98 | −$14.02 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $91.98 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Walter Alston [Blue Tint] #61 — FAQ
Is Walter Alston [Blue Tint] #61 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Walter Alston [Blue Tint] #61 brings $128 versus $91.98 raw — a $35.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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