Is Ken Forsch #394 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Ken Forsch #394 sells for $48.00 against $4.18 raw: a $43.82 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.22) 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)
- $4.18
- Grade 9.5
- $48.00
- PSA 9
- $43.22
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $48.00 | +$18.82 | −$6.18 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $43.22 | +$14.04 | −$10.96 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $18.38 | −$10.80 | −$35.80 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $4.18 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% | $44.41 | −$9.77 |
| 50% | $45.61 | −$8.57 |
| 75% | $46.80 | −$7.38 |
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 Ken Forsch #394 — FAQ
Is Ken Forsch #394 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Ken Forsch #394 sells for $48.00 against $4.18 raw: a $43.82 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.22) 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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