Is Ira Flagstead [Hand Cut] #1 worth grading?

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Worth grading only if it gems

A Grade 7 Ira Flagstead [Hand Cut] #1 brings $124 versus $51.00 raw — a $72.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.

Raw (NM): $51.00
Grade 7: $124
Gem premium: 2.4×
As of: Sep 4, 2026

Break-even by outcome and fee

Ira Flagstead [Hand Cut] #1: net result of grading versus selling raw, by outcome and fee tier
If it comes back…	Sells for	Economy / bulk (~$25.00)	Standard (~$50.00)	Express (~$150)
Gem — Grade 7	$124	+$47.71	+$22.71	−$77.29

Net = sale price − $51.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.

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Ira Flagstead [Hand Cut] #1 graded prices by company and grade
Grade	Graded
7	$124

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