Is Ed Johnstone #179 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Ed Johnstone #179 sells for $42.72 against $1.45 raw: a $41.27 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.45
- Grade 8
- $42.72
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $42.72 | +$16.27 | −$8.73 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $42.72 | +$16.27 | −$8.73 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Ed Johnstone #179 — FAQ
Is Ed Johnstone #179 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Ed Johnstone #179 sells for $42.72 against $1.45 raw: a $41.27 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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