Is Gary Lucas #243 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 98× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Gary Lucas #243 sells for $140 against $1.43 raw: a $139 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.43
- Grade 7
- $140
- Gem premium
- 98×
- 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 7 | $140 | +$114 | +$88.57 | −$11.43 |
Net = sale price − $1.43 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Gary Lucas #243 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Gary Lucas #243 sells for $140 against $1.43 raw: a $139 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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