Is Bert Olmstead #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Bert Olmstead #19 brings $44.99 versus $7.89 raw — a $37.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.89
- Grade 8
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $44.99 | +$12.10 | −$12.90 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | +$12.10 | −$12.90 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $7.89 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Bert Olmstead #19 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Bert Olmstead #19 brings $44.99 versus $7.89 raw — a $37.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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