Is Elston Howard #255 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Elston Howard #255 sells for $1,056 against $33.00 raw: a $1,023 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($960) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $33.00
- Grade 9.5
- $1,056
- PSA 9
- $960
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 9.5 | $1,056 | +$998 | +$973 | +$873 |
| PSA 9 | $960 | +$902 | +$877 | +$777 |
Net = sale price − $33.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $984 | +$901 |
| 50% | $1,008 | +$925 |
| 75% | $1,032 | +$949 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $1,056 |
| 9 | $960 |
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Grading Elston Howard #255 — FAQ
Is Elston Howard #255 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Elston Howard #255 sells for $1,056 against $33.00 raw: a $1,023 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($960) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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