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Is Elston Howard [Hand Cut] #18 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Elston Howard [Hand Cut] #18 sells for $126 against $7.83 raw: a $118 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.83
- Grade 7
- $126
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 7 | $126 | +$93.12 | +$68.12 | −$31.88 |
Net = sale price − $7.83 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 |
|---|---|
| 7 | $126 |
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Grading Elston Howard [Hand Cut] #18 — FAQ
Is Elston Howard [Hand Cut] #18 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Elston Howard [Hand Cut] #18 sells for $126 against $7.83 raw: a $118 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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