Is Alvin Dark #524 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Alvin Dark #524 sells for $45.88 against $1.07 raw: a $44.81 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.07
- Grade 8
- $45.88
- Gem premium
- 43×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $45.88 | +$19.81 | −$5.19 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $45.88 | +$19.81 | −$5.19 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $1.07 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Alvin Dark #524 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Alvin Dark #524 sells for $45.88 against $1.07 raw: a $44.81 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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