Is Cal Koonce #34 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Cal Koonce #34 sells for $175 against $6.58 raw: a $168 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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)
- $6.58
- Grade 9.5
- $175
- PSA 9
- $160
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $175 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.42 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | +$128 | +$103 | +$2.92 |
| PSA 8 | $31.60 | +$0.02 | −$24.98 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $6.58 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% | $163 | +$107 |
| 50% | $167 | +$111 |
| 75% | $171 | +$115 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Cal Koonce #34 — FAQ
Is Cal Koonce #34 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Cal Koonce #34 sells for $175 against $6.58 raw: a $168 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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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