Is First Issue #1 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of First Issue #1 sell for $18.47, only $13.47 above the $5.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.00
- Grade 8
- $18.47
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $18.47 | −$11.53 | −$36.53 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $18.47 | −$11.53 | −$36.53 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $18.47 |
| 7 | $15.00 |
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Is First Issue #1 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of First Issue #1 sell for $18.47, only $13.47 above the $5.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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