Is Carlton Fisk #105 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Carlton Fisk #105 sells for $993 against $4.34 raw: a $989 spread, 229× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($903) 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)
- $4.34
- Grade 9.5
- $993
- PSA 9
- $903
- Gem premium
- 229×
- 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 | $993 | +$964 | +$939 | +$839 |
| PSA 9 | $903 | +$874 | +$849 | +$749 |
| PSA 8 | $84.99 | +$55.65 | +$30.65 | −$69.35 |
Net = sale price − $4.34 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% | $926 | +$871 |
| 50% | $948 | +$894 |
| 75% | $971 | +$916 |
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 Carlton Fisk #105 — FAQ
Is Carlton Fisk #105 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Carlton Fisk #105 sells for $993 against $4.34 raw: a $989 spread, 229× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($903) 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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