Is Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 sells for $217 against $39.99 raw: a $177 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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)
- $39.99
- PSA 10
- $217
- PSA 9
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $217 | +$152 | +$127 | +$26.76 |
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | +$10.01 | −$14.99 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $39.99 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% | $110 | +$20.45 |
| 50% | $146 | +$55.88 |
| 75% | $181 | +$91.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $282 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $217 | −$65.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | −$152 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $130 | −$152 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $217 | $130 | $282 | $130 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $83.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $75.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 — FAQ
Is Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 sells for $217 against $39.99 raw: a $177 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.00) 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 Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 (2021 Panini Fortnite) sells for about $217 versus $39.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $282, ahead of PSA 10 at $217. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 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 Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Frozen Nog Ops [Cracked Ice] #229 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $75.00).
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