Is Sidney Ponson #102 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Sidney Ponson #102 sell for $9.95, only $8.70 above the $1.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.25
- Grade 9.5
- $9.95
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 | $9.95 | −$16.30 | −$41.30 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Sidney Ponson #102 — FAQ
Is Sidney Ponson #102 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Sidney Ponson #102 sell for $9.95, only $8.70 above the $1.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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