Is Al Smith [Perforated] #24 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 8 Al Smith [Perforated] #24 brings $98.57 versus $37.49 raw — a $61.08 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): $37.49
Grade 8: $98.57
Gem premium: 2.6×
As of: Sep 2, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Al Smith [Perforated] #24: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 8	$98.57	+$36.08	+$11.08	−$88.92
PSA 8	$98.57	+$36.08	+$11.08	−$88.92

Net = sale price − $37.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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Al Smith [Perforated] #24 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
8	$98.57

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