Is Charles Tillman #165 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Charles Tillman #165 sells for $76.00 against $18.61 raw: a $57.39 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.74) 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)
- $18.61
- Grade 9.5
- $76.00
- PSA 9
- $68.74
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $76.00 | +$32.39 | +$7.39 | −$92.61 |
| PSA 9 | $68.74 | +$25.13 | +$0.13 | −$99.87 |
| PSA 8 | $32.11 | −$11.50 | −$36.50 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $18.61 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% | $70.55 | +$1.94 |
| 50% | $72.37 | +$3.76 |
| 75% | $74.19 | +$5.58 |
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 Charles Tillman #165 — FAQ
Is Charles Tillman #165 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Charles Tillman #165 sells for $76.00 against $18.61 raw: a $57.39 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($68.74) 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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