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Is Action Picture [Ken Wharram] #43 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.9× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Action Picture [Ken Wharram] #43 sells for $154 against $31.62 raw: a $122 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $31.62
- Grade 8
- $154
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $154 | +$96.88 | +$71.88 | −$28.12 |
| PSA 8 | $154 | +$96.88 | +$71.88 | −$28.12 |
Net = sale price − $31.62 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Action Picture [Ken Wharram] #43 — FAQ
Is Action Picture [Ken Wharram] #43 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Action Picture [Ken Wharram] #43 sells for $154 against $31.62 raw: a $122 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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