Is Buster Harvey #212 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Buster Harvey #212 sells for $32.00 against $1.43 raw: a $30.57 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.77) 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)
- $1.43
- Grade 9.5
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $28.77
- Gem premium
- 22×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $32.00 | +$5.57 | −$19.43 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $28.77 | +$2.34 | −$22.66 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $22.97 | −$3.46 | −$28.46 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $1.43 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% | $29.58 | −$21.85 |
| 50% | $30.38 | −$21.05 |
| 75% | $31.19 | −$20.24 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Buster Harvey #212 — FAQ
Is Buster Harvey #212 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Buster Harvey #212 sells for $32.00 against $1.43 raw: a $30.57 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.77) 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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