Is Mario Lemieux #I worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.9× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 Mario Lemieux #I sells for $1,660 against $239 raw: a $1,421 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $239
- Grade 7
- $1,660
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 7 | $1,660 | +$1,396 | +$1,371 | +$1,271 |
Net = sale price − $239 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Mario Lemieux #I — FAQ
Is Mario Lemieux #I worth grading?
A Grade 7 Mario Lemieux #I sells for $1,660 against $239 raw: a $1,421 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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