Is Gates Brown #389 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Gates Brown #389 sells for $74.33 against $2.55 raw: a $71.78 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.55
- Grade 8
- $74.33
- Gem premium
- 29×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $74.33 | +$46.78 | +$21.78 | −$78.22 |
| PSA 8 | $74.33 | +$46.78 | +$21.78 | −$78.22 |
Net = sale price − $2.55 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Gates Brown #389 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Gates Brown #389 sells for $74.33 against $2.55 raw: a $71.78 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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