Is Curt Flood worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Curt Flood sells for $3,313 against $2,002 raw: a $1,311 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,011) 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)
- $2,002
- Grade 9.5
- $3,313
- PSA 9
- $3,011
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $3,313 | +$1,286 | +$1,261 | +$1,161 |
| PSA 9 | $3,011 | +$984 | +$959 | +$859 |
| PSA 8 | $2,100 | +$73.00 | +$48.00 | −$52.00 |
Net = sale price − $2,002 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% | $3,087 | +$1,035 |
| 50% | $3,162 | +$1,110 |
| 75% | $3,238 | +$1,186 |
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 Curt Flood — FAQ
Is Curt Flood worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Curt Flood sells for $3,313 against $2,002 raw: a $1,311 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,011) 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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