Is Dave Bancroft [Hand Cut] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Dave Bancroft [Hand Cut] sells for $78.00 against $36.03 raw: a $41.97 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.00) 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)
- $36.03
- Grade 9.5
- $78.00
- PSA 9
- $71.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $78.00 | +$16.97 | −$8.03 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $71.00 | +$9.97 | −$15.03 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $36.03 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% | $72.75 | −$13.28 |
| 50% | $74.50 | −$11.53 |
| 75% | $76.25 | −$9.78 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Dave Bancroft [Hand Cut] — FAQ
Is Dave Bancroft [Hand Cut] worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Dave Bancroft [Hand Cut] sells for $78.00 against $36.03 raw: a $41.97 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.00) 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.
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