Is Elliot Johnson #US217 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Elliot Johnson #US217 sells for $75.00 against $2.66 raw: a $72.34 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.66
- Grade 8
- $75.00
- 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 8 | $75.00 | +$47.34 | +$22.34 | −$77.66 |
| PSA 8 | $75.00 | +$47.34 | +$22.34 | −$77.66 |
Net = sale price − $2.66 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Elliot Johnson #US217 — FAQ
Is Elliot Johnson #US217 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Elliot Johnson #US217 sells for $75.00 against $2.66 raw: a $72.34 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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