Is Norman Ullman #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Norman Ullman #21 sells for $115 against $5.19 raw: a $110 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) 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)
- $5.19
- Grade 9.5
- $115
- PSA 9
- $105
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $115 | +$84.81 | +$59.81 | −$40.19 |
| PSA 9 | $105 | +$74.67 | +$49.67 | −$50.33 |
| PSA 8 | $50.99 | +$20.80 | −$4.20 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $5.19 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% | $107 | +$52.20 |
| 50% | $110 | +$54.74 |
| 75% | $112 | +$57.28 |
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 | $115 |
| 9 | $105 |
| 8 | $50.99 |
| 7 | $21.50 |
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Grading Norman Ullman #21 — FAQ
Is Norman Ullman #21 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Norman Ullman #21 sells for $115 against $5.19 raw: a $110 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($105) 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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