Is Al Fitzmorris #564 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Al Fitzmorris #564 sells for $4,964 against $2.51 raw: a $4,961 spread, 1978× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,513) 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)
- $2.51
- Grade 9.5
- $4,964
- PSA 9
- $4,513
- Gem premium
- 1978×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $4,964 | +$4,936 | +$4,911 | +$4,811 |
| PSA 9 | $4,513 | +$4,485 | +$4,460 | +$4,360 |
| PSA 8 | $4,103 | +$4,075 | +$4,050 | +$3,950 |
Net = sale price − $2.51 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% | $4,626 | +$4,573 |
| 50% | $4,739 | +$4,686 |
| 75% | $4,851 | +$4,799 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $3,250 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,250 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Al Fitzmorris #564 — FAQ
Is Al Fitzmorris #564 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Al Fitzmorris #564 sells for $4,964 against $2.51 raw: a $4,961 spread, 1978× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,513) 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.
Which grading company is best for Al Fitzmorris #564?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $3,250, ahead of SGC 10 at $3,250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Al Fitzmorris #564 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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