Is John Tavares #86 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 134× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 John Tavares #86 sells for $125 against $0.93 raw: a $124 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.93
- Grade 8
- $125
- Gem premium
- 134×
- 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 8 | $125 | +$98.98 | +$73.98 | −$26.02 |
| PSA 8 | $125 | +$98.98 | +$73.98 | −$26.02 |
Net = sale price − $0.93 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is John Tavares #86 worth grading?
A Grade 8 John Tavares #86 sells for $125 against $0.93 raw: a $124 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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