Is DeVonta Smith #71 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 87× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 DeVonta Smith #71 sells for $160 against $1.83 raw: a $158 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.83
- Grade 9.5
- $160
- Gem premium
- 87×
- 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 9.5 | $160 | +$133 | +$108 | +$8.17 |
Net = sale price − $1.83 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $6.30 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading DeVonta Smith #71 — FAQ
Is DeVonta Smith #71 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 DeVonta Smith #71 sells for $160 against $1.83 raw: a $158 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does DeVonta Smith #71 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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