Is George Sullivan #48 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 George Sullivan #48 sells for $221 against $8.50 raw: a $213 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($201) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.50
- Grade 9.5
- $221
- PSA 9
- $201
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $221 | +$188 | +$163 | +$62.50 |
| PSA 9 | $201 | +$167 | +$142 | +$42.00 |
| PSA 8 | $41.82 | +$8.32 | −$16.68 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $8.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $206 | +$147 |
| 50% | $211 | +$152 |
| 75% | $216 | +$157 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $221 |
| 9 | $201 |
| 8 | $41.82 |
| 7 | $7.38 |
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Grading George Sullivan #48 — FAQ
Is George Sullivan #48 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 George Sullivan #48 sells for $221 against $8.50 raw: a $213 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($201) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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