Is Joe Smith Row 1 #66 worth grading?
Basketball · Basketball Cards 1998 Flair Showcase · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 374× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Joe Smith Row 1 #66 sells for $550 against $1.47 raw: a $548 spread, 374× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.47
- Grade 8
- $550
- Gem premium
- 374×
- 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 8 | $550 | +$523 | +$498 | +$398 |
| PSA 8 | $550 | +$523 | +$498 | +$398 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Joe Smith Row 1 #66 — FAQ
Is Joe Smith Row 1 #66 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Joe Smith Row 1 #66 sells for $550 against $1.47 raw: a $548 spread, 374× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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