Is Dale Tallon #89 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Dale Tallon #89 sell for $11.61, only $9.70 above the $1.91 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.91
- Grade 8
- $11.61
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $11.61 | −$15.30 | −$40.30 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $11.61 | −$15.30 | −$40.30 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.91 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Dale Tallon #89 — FAQ
Is Dale Tallon #89 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Dale Tallon #89 sell for $11.61, only $9.70 above the $1.91 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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