Is Earl Monroe #EM worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.2× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Earl Monroe #EM sells for $200 against $32.00 raw: a $168 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.00
- Grade 8
- $200
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 | $200 | +$143 | +$118 | +$17.99 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | +$143 | +$118 | +$17.99 |
Net = sale price − $32.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Is Earl Monroe #EM worth grading?
A Grade 8 Earl Monroe #EM sells for $200 against $32.00 raw: a $168 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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