Is Ted Fritsch #81 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ted Fritsch #81 sells for $74.00 against $1.40 raw: a $72.60 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.98) 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)
- $1.40
- Grade 9.5
- $74.00
- PSA 9
- $66.98
- Gem premium
- 53×
- 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 | $74.00 | +$47.60 | +$22.60 | −$77.40 |
| PSA 9 | $66.98 | +$40.58 | +$15.58 | −$84.42 |
| PSA 8 | $36.75 | +$10.35 | −$14.65 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $68.73 | +$17.33 |
| 50% | $70.49 | +$19.09 |
| 75% | $72.25 | +$20.84 |
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 Ted Fritsch #81 — FAQ
Is Ted Fritsch #81 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ted Fritsch #81 sells for $74.00 against $1.40 raw: a $72.60 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.98) 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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