Is Al Kaline worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.8× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Al Kaline sells for $225 against $59.32 raw: a $166 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $59.32
- Grade 7
- $225
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $225 | +$141 | +$116 | +$15.68 |
Net = sale price − $59.32 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Al Kaline worth grading?
A Grade 7 Al Kaline sells for $225 against $59.32 raw: a $166 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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