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Is Pierre Pilote worth grading?

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Strong grading candidate — 4.1× premium in Grade 7

A Grade 7 Pierre Pilote sells for $231 against $56.47 raw: a $175 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

Raw (NM)
$56.47
Grade 7
$231
Gem premium
4.1×
As of
Jul 11, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Pierre Pilote: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…Sells forEconomy / bulk (~$25.00)Standard (~$50.00)Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 7$231+$150+$125+$24.63

Net = sale price − $56.47 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

Pierre Pilote graded prices by company and grade
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7$231

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Grading Pierre Pilote — FAQ

Is Pierre Pilote worth grading?

A Grade 7 Pierre Pilote sells for $231 against $56.47 raw: a $175 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.

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