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Is Gene Stephens [With Tab] #72 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.3× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Gene Stephens [With Tab] #72 sells for $175 against $32.97 raw: a $142 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.97
- Grade 8
- $175
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 8 | $175 | +$117 | +$92.03 | −$7.97 |
| PSA 8 | $175 | +$117 | +$92.03 | −$7.97 |
Net = sale price − $32.97 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Gene Stephens [With Tab] #72 — FAQ
Is Gene Stephens [With Tab] #72 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Gene Stephens [With Tab] #72 sells for $175 against $32.97 raw: a $142 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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