Is Flag-Smasher 40th Anniversary #MA-9 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.3× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Flag-Smasher 40th Anniversary #MA-9 sells for $65.00 against $20.00 raw: a $45.00 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.00
- Grade 8
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $65.00 | +$20.00 | −$5.00 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $65.00 | +$20.00 | −$5.00 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $20.00 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 | $65.00 |
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Is Flag-Smasher 40th Anniversary #MA-9 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Flag-Smasher 40th Anniversary #MA-9 sells for $65.00 against $20.00 raw: a $45.00 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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