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Is Billy Loes [With Tab] #48 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Billy Loes [With Tab] #48 brings $95.00 versus $49.40 raw — a $45.60 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)
- $49.40
- Grade 8
- $95.00
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $95.00 | +$20.60 | −$4.40 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $95.00 | +$20.60 | −$4.40 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $49.40 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Billy Loes [With Tab] #48 — FAQ
Is Billy Loes [With Tab] #48 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Billy Loes [With Tab] #48 brings $95.00 versus $49.40 raw — a $45.60 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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