Is Alton Lister #64 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Alton Lister #64 sells for $152 against $2.25 raw: a $150 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($138) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.25
- Grade 9.5
- $152
- PSA 9
- $138
- Gem premium
- 68×
- 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 9.5 | $152 | +$125 | +$99.75 | −$0.25 |
| PSA 9 | $138 | +$111 | +$85.78 | −$14.22 |
| PSA 8 | $16.47 | −$10.78 | −$35.78 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $142 | +$89.27 |
| 50% | $145 | +$92.76 |
| 75% | $149 | +$96.26 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Alton Lister #64 — FAQ
Is Alton Lister #64 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alton Lister #64 sells for $152 against $2.25 raw: a $150 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($138) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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