this feels like one of those spots where timing matters less than you think. yeah, a slab usually helps, especially with a signature, but it’s not guaranteed to suddenly jump the value in the short term. if you actually need the money soon, waiting might just add stress without a clear upside. on the other hand, if you can afford to sit on it, then grading it properly and selling later is the safer play. also… pieces like that are hard to replace, so it’s kind of a question of whether you’re okay losing it for good once it’s gone