Is Dave Smith #287 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Dave Smith #287 sell for $25.88, only $24.94 above the $0.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.94
- Grade 9.5
- $25.88
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 9.5 | $25.88 | −$0.06 | −$25.06 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $0.94 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Dave Smith #287 — FAQ
Is Dave Smith #287 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Dave Smith #287 sell for $25.88, only $24.94 above the $0.94 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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