Is Edwin Snider #226 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Edwin Snider #226 sells for $8,058 against $675 raw: a $7,383 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,325) 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)
- $675
- Grade 9.5
- $8,058
- PSA 9
- $7,325
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $8,058 | +$7,358 | +$7,333 | +$7,233 |
| PSA 9 | $7,325 | +$6,625 | +$6,600 | +$6,500 |
| PSA 8 | $4,571 | +$3,871 | +$3,846 | +$3,746 |
Net = sale price − $675 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% | $7,508 | +$6,783 |
| 50% | $7,692 | +$6,967 |
| 75% | $7,875 | +$7,150 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $8,058 |
| 9 | $7,325 |
| 8 | $4,571 |
| 7 | $3,894 |
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Grading Edwin Snider #226 — FAQ
Is Edwin Snider #226 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Edwin Snider #226 sells for $8,058 against $675 raw: a $7,383 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,325) 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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