Is Irving Fryar #325 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Irving Fryar #325 sells for $375 against $1.71 raw: a $373 spread, 219× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.16) 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)
- $1.71
- PSA 10
- $375
- PSA 9
- $29.16
- Gem premium
- 219×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $375 | +$348 | +$323 | +$223 |
| PSA 9 | $29.16 | +$2.45 | −$22.55 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $13.76 | −$12.95 | −$37.95 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.71 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% | $116 | +$63.91 |
| 50% | $202 | +$150 |
| 75% | $289 | +$237 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $488 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $375 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Irving Fryar #325 — FAQ
Is Irving Fryar #325 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Irving Fryar #325 sells for $375 against $1.71 raw: a $373 spread, 219× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.16) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Irving Fryar #325 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Irving Fryar #325 (Football Cards 1985 Topps) sells for about $375 versus $1.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 219× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Irving Fryar #325?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $488, ahead of PSA 10 at $375. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Irving Fryar #325 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Irving Fryar #325 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Irving Fryar #325 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.16).
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