Is John Van Boxmeer #96 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 46× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 John Van Boxmeer #96 sells for $63.00 against $1.37 raw: a $61.63 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.37
- Grade 8
- $63.00
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $63.00 | +$36.63 | +$11.63 | −$88.37 |
| PSA 8 | $63.00 | +$36.63 | +$11.63 | −$88.37 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading John Van Boxmeer #96 — FAQ
Is John Van Boxmeer #96 worth grading?
A Grade 8 John Van Boxmeer #96 sells for $63.00 against $1.37 raw: a $61.63 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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