Is Mel Bridgman #201 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 117× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Mel Bridgman #201 sells for $195 against $1.67 raw: a $193 spread, 117× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.67
- Grade 8
- $195
- Gem premium
- 117×
- 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 | $195 | +$168 | +$143 | +$43.33 |
| PSA 8 | $195 | +$168 | +$143 | +$43.33 |
Net = sale price − $1.67 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mel Bridgman #201 — FAQ
Is Mel Bridgman #201 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Mel Bridgman #201 sells for $195 against $1.67 raw: a $193 spread, 117× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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