Is Ed & Johnny O'Brien #139 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Ed & Johnny O'Brien #139 sells for $740 against $29.99 raw: a $710 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.99
- Grade 8
- $740
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $740 | +$685 | +$660 | +$560 |
| PSA 8 | $740 | +$685 | +$660 | +$560 |
Net = sale price − $29.99 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 | $740 |
| 7 | $388 |
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Grading Ed & Johnny O'Brien #139 — FAQ
Is Ed & Johnny O'Brien #139 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Ed & Johnny O'Brien #139 sells for $740 against $29.99 raw: a $710 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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